federally qualified health center site
Gilchrist School Based Health Center — Gilchrist, Oregon
About Gilchrist School Based Health Center
Gilchrist School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Gilchrist, Klamath County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 36-hour median for health center sites in Klamath County.
LA PINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 2 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 Gilchrist School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Gilchrist School Based 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 381953 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 Gilchrist School Based Health Center
Gilchrist School Based 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
Gilchrist School Based 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
Gilchrist School Based Health Center is at 350 Mississippi Ave, Gilchrist, OR, 97737, Klamath County.
Gilchrist measures 270 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 541-433-2273 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 Gilchrist School Based Health Center
The nearest LA PINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is LaPine Community Health Center in La Pine, 16.4 miles away.
La Pine School Based Health Center in La Pine is the next one out, 16.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHILOQUIN OPEN DOOR FAMILY PRAC., listed under Community Care Access, 62.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Klamath County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LaPine Community Health Center | Same network · La Pine | 16.4 mi |
| La Pine School Based Health Center | Same network · La Pine | 16.5 mi |
| CHILOQUIN OPEN DOOR FAMILY PRAC. | Community Care Access · Chiloquin | 62.9 mi |
| Klamath Health Partnership Admin | Community Care Access · Klamath Falls | 87.3 mi |
| Klamath Open Door Family Practice | Community Care Access · Klamath Falls | 87.4 mi |
| Pine Street Open Door | Community Care Access · Klamath Falls | 86.8 mi |
| SBHC-Mazama High | Community Care Access · Klamath Falls | 88.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Gilchrist School Based Health Center
Does Gilchrist School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 381953 for Gilchrist School Based Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 541-433-2273 to confirm.
What kind of site is Gilchrist School Based Health Center?
HRSA records Gilchrist School Based Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. LA PINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Gilchrist School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at Gilchrist School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 541-433-2273 for open days.
Where is Gilchrist School Based Health Center?
Gilchrist School Based Health Center is at 350 Mississippi Ave, Gilchrist, OR, 97737, Klamath County. The area measures 270 people per square mile. Klamath County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Gilchrist School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Gilchrist School Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 541-433-2273 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LA PINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Gilchrist School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LA PINE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Gilchrist School Based 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.