federally qualified health center site
East County Health Center — Gresham, Oregon
About East County Health Center
East County Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Gresham, Multnomah County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1980; it reports 55 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Multnomah County.
Multnomah County runs 15 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 East County Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at East County 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 381828 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1518005693.
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 East County Health Center
East County Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Oregon expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 945,351 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-722-4134; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East County 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
East County Health Center is at 600 NE 8th St FL 3, Gresham, OR, 97030-7317, Multnomah County.
Gresham measures 4,789 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 55 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 503-988-5155 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 East County Health Center
The nearest Multnomah County site is Multnomah Mobile Clinic in Portland, 2.1 miles away.
Reynolds High School Student Health Center in Troutdale is the next one out, 2.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is NARA Child, Youth, & Family Services/NARA Youth Residential Treatment Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Multnomah County carries 70 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Multnomah Mobile Clinic | Same network · Portland | 2.1 mi |
| Reynolds High School Student Health Center | Same network · Troutdale | 2.1 mi |
| Centennial High School Student Health Center | Same network · Gresham | 2.5 mi |
| David Douglas High School Student Health Center | Same network · Portland | 5.1 mi |
| Mid County Health Center | Same network · Portland | 5.2 mi |
| Parkrose High School Student Health Center | Same network · Portland | 6.5 mi |
| NARA Child, Youth, & Family Services/NARA Youth Residential Treatment Center | Community Care Access · Gresham | 0.3 mi |
| Wallace Student Health Center | Community Care Access · Gresham | 0.3 mi |
| NARA NW Outpatient Treatment & Recovery Services Program | Community Care Access · Gresham | 0.5 mi |
| Rosewood Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Multnomah | 0.8 mi |
| Wallace Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Portland | 2.5 mi |
| Wallace Downtown Rockwood | Community Care Access · Portland | 2.5 mi |
| Outside In East Side | Community Care Access · Portland | 3.7 mi |
| AAA HEALTH SERVICES, LLC | Provider · Multnomah | 4.9 mi |
| NARA Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Portland | 5.3 mi |
| NARA Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Portland | 5.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East County Health Center
Does East County Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 381828 for East County Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 503-988-5155 to confirm.
What kind of site is East County Health Center?
HRSA records East County Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1980. Multnomah County operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East County Health Center?
HRSA reports 55 operating hours a week at East County Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 503-988-5155 for open days.
Where is East County Health Center?
East County Health Center is at 600 NE 8th St FL 3, Gresham, OR, 97030-7317, Multnomah County. The area measures 4,789 people per square mile. Multnomah County holds 70 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East County Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East County Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 503-988-5155 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Multnomah County locations near East County Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Multnomah County sites to East County 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 Oregon?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Oregon Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) reads Oregon formularies free at 1-800-722-4134.