federally qualified health center site
Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center — Saint Joseph, Missouri
About Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center
Northwest Health Services Downtown 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 2017; it reports 38 operating hours a week, below 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 Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Northwest Health Services Downtown 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 Medicare billing number 261031 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center
Northwest Health Services Downtown 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
Northwest Health Services Downtown 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
Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center is at 503 S 6th St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501-2224, Buchanan County.
Saint Joseph measures 1,735 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here.
Call 816-271-8262 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 Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center
The nearest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Downtown Health Center in Saint Joseph, 0.3 miles away.
NHS North End 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 | 0.3 mi |
| NHS North End Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 1.7 mi |
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| South Side Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.8 mi |
| Family Medicine Associates | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3.3 mi |
| Northwest Health Mobile Unit | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center
Does Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 261031 for Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 816-271-8262 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center?
HRSA records Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. 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 Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 816-271-8262 for open days.
Where is Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center?
Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center is at 503 S 6th St, Saint Joseph, MO, 64501-2224, Buchanan County. The area measures 1,735 people per square mile. Buchanan County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 816-271-8262 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Northwest Health Services Downtown 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.