federally qualified health center site
NHC Merlo Station SBHC — Beaverton, Oregon
About NHC Merlo Station SBHC
NHC Merlo Station SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Beaverton, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER runs 12 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 NHC Merlo Station SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at NHC Merlo Station SBHC 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 NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1972950574.
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 NHC Merlo Station SBHC
NHC Merlo Station SBHC 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
NHC Merlo Station SBHC 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
NHC Merlo Station SBHC is at 1841 SW Merlo Dr, Beaverton, OR, 97003-5013, Washington County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Beaverton measures 9,329 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nhcoregon.org.
Call 503-941-3210 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 NHC Merlo Station SBHC
The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER site is NHC Tanasbourne Medical & Dental Clinic in Hillsboro, 2.2 miles away.
NHC Hillsboro Reproductive Health Clinic in Hillsboro is the next one out, 7.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Virginia Garcia Beaverton Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 25 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NHC Tanasbourne Medical & Dental Clinic | Same network · Hillsboro | 2.2 mi |
| NHC Hillsboro Reproductive Health Clinic | Same network · Hillsboro | 7.1 mi |
| NHC Administration | Same network · Portland | 7.2 mi |
| NHC Administration Support | Same network · Portland | 7.2 mi |
| NHC Mobile Dental | Same network · Portland | 7.2 mi |
| NHC Mobile Medical | Same network · Portland | 7.2 mi |
| Virginia Garcia Beaverton Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Beaverton | 1.9 mi |
| CYNTHIA P BARTLEY MD | Telehealth · Cedar Hills | 2.1 mi |
| SHANNON E JACKSON MD | Telehealth · Cedar Hills | 2.1 mi |
| NABIL AL-KOURAINY MD | Telehealth · Cedar Hills | 2.1 mi |
| INGA MARIE GISKE NP | Telehealth · Washington | 2.1 mi |
| XIANG-HONG SONG MD | Telehealth · Washington | 2.1 mi |
| Virginia Garcia Beaverton Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Beaverton | 2.2 mi |
| Virginia Garcia Beaverton School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Beaverton | 2.3 mi |
| ROXANA RUTH MASSEY ABBOTT DO | Provider · Washington | 3.1 mi |
| 1918 WINTER STREET OPERATING CO LLC | Pharmacy · Washington | 3.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NHC Merlo Station SBHC
Does NHC Merlo Station SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
NHC Merlo Station SBHC carries NPI 1972950574, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 503-941-3210 to confirm.
What kind of site is NHC Merlo Station SBHC?
HRSA records NHC Merlo Station SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NHC Merlo Station SBHC?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at NHC Merlo Station SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 503-941-3210 for open days.
Where is NHC Merlo Station SBHC?
NHC Merlo Station SBHC is at 1841 SW Merlo Dr, Beaverton, OR, 97003-5013, Washington County. The area measures 9,329 people per square mile. Washington County holds 25 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NHC Merlo Station SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NHC Merlo Station SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 503-941-3210 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER locations near NHC Merlo Station SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER sites to NHC Merlo Station SBHC 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.