federally qualified health center site
NHS North End Health Center — Saint Joseph, Missouri
About NHS North End Health Center
NHS North End Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Buchanan County.
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 19 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at NHS North End Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at NHS North End Health Center under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at NHS North End Health Center
NHS North End Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
NHS North End Health Center is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
NHS North End Health Center is at 1000 5th Ave, Saint Joseph, MO, 64505-2111, Buchanan County.
Saint Joseph measures 629 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 816-233-3338 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near NHS North End Health Center
The nearest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Downtown Health Center in Saint Joseph, 1.4 miles away.
Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center in Saint Joseph is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
Buchanan County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 1.4 mi |
| Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 1.7 mi |
| Family Medicine Associates | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| Northwest Health Mobile Unit | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| South Side Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 4.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NHS North End Health Center
Does NHS North End Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NHS North End Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 816-233-3338 to confirm.
What kind of site is NHS North End Health Center?
HRSA records NHS North End Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NHS North End Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at NHS North End Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 816-233-3338 for open days.
Where is NHS North End Health Center?
NHS North End Health Center is at 1000 5th Ave, Saint Joseph, MO, 64505-2111, Buchanan County. The area measures 629 people per square mile. Buchanan County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NHS North End Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NHS North End Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 816-233-3338 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near NHS North End Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to NHS North End Health Center and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.