federally qualified health center site
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic — Ontario, Oregon
About Fortner Neighborhood Clinic
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Ontario, Malheur County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Malheur County.
VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC runs 9 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 Fortner Neighborhood Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Fortner Neighborhood Clinic 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 VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE 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 Fortner Neighborhood Clinic
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic 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
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic 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
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic is at 896 Fortner St, Ontario, OR, 97914-1787, Malheur County.
Ontario measures 2,134 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at vfhc.org.
Call 208-642-7364 x4501 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 Fortner Neighborhood Clinic
The nearest VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC site is Valley Family Women and Children Clinic in Ontario, 0.9 miles away.
Valley Family Health Care - Administration Offices in Payette is the next one out, 2.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ontario Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Clinic Building, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Malheur County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Family Women and Children Clinic | Same network · Ontario | 0.9 mi |
| Valley Family Health Care - Administration Offices | Same network · Payette | 2.5 mi |
| Valley Family Health Care - Payette Dental Clinic | Same network · Payette | 2.5 mi |
| Valley Family Health Care Mobile Unit (MAC) | Same network · Payette | 2.5 mi |
| Valley Family Health Care - New Plymouth Medical Clinic | Same network · New Plymouth | 8.4 mi |
| Nyssa Dental Clinic | Same network · Nyssa | 11.1 mi |
| Ontario Medical, Pharmacy, and Dental Clinic Building | Community Care Access · Ontario | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Fortner Neighborhood Clinic
Does Fortner Neighborhood Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Fortner Neighborhood Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 208-642-7364 x4501 to confirm.
What kind of site is Fortner Neighborhood Clinic?
HRSA records Fortner Neighborhood Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Fortner Neighborhood Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Fortner Neighborhood Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 208-642-7364 x4501 for open days.
Where is Fortner Neighborhood Clinic?
Fortner Neighborhood Clinic is at 896 Fortner St, Ontario, OR, 97914-1787, Malheur County. The area measures 2,134 people per square mile. Malheur County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Fortner Neighborhood Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Fortner Neighborhood Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 208-642-7364 x4501 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC locations near Fortner Neighborhood Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC sites to Fortner Neighborhood Clinic 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.