federally qualified health center site
RiverHouse — Portland, Oregon
About RiverHouse
RiverHouse is a federally qualified health center site in Portland, Multnomah County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Multnomah County.
THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED runs 11 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 RiverHouse
Part B pays for the visit at RiverHouse 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 THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED; 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 RiverHouse
RiverHouse 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
RiverHouse 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
RiverHouse is at 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR, 97214-4502, Multnomah County.
Portland measures 4,794 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
Call 503-224-1044 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 RiverHouse
The nearest THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED site is NARA Adult Mental Health and Housing Services in Portland, 0.6 miles away.
NARA Outpatient Treatment and Recovery Services Program in Portland is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Service Unit 01, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Multnomah County carries 70 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NARA Adult Mental Health and Housing Services | Same network · Portland | 0.6 mi |
| NARA Outpatient Treatment and Recovery Services Program | Same network · Portland | 1.5 mi |
| OLD - NARA Adult Mental Health and Housing Services | Same network · Portland | 1.5 mi |
| Oyate Behavioral Health | Same network · Portland | 1.6 mi |
| NARA Indian Health Clinic | Same network · Portland | 2.1 mi |
| Bear Lodge | Same network · Portland | 2.7 mi |
| Mobile Service Unit 01 | Community Care Access · Portland | 0.7 mi |
| Mobile Service Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Portland | 0.7 mi |
| Imani Center (Karibu) | Community Care Access · Portland | 1 mi |
| Prism Health | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.2 mi |
| Outside In BH | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.3 mi |
| OUTSIDE IN | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.3 mi |
| Health Services Leadership Office | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.3 mi |
| Old Town Clinic | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.3 mi |
| Outside In 1226 | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.3 mi |
| The Biltmore Building | Community Care Access · Portland | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RiverHouse
Does RiverHouse accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RiverHouse, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 503-224-1044 to confirm.
What kind of site is RiverHouse?
HRSA records RiverHouse as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RiverHouse?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at RiverHouse. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 503-224-1044 for open days.
Where is RiverHouse?
RiverHouse is at 211 SE Caruthers St, Portland, OR, 97214-4502, Multnomah County. The area measures 4,794 people per square mile. Multnomah County holds 70 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RiverHouse?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RiverHouse charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 503-224-1044 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED locations near RiverHouse?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest THE NATIVE AMERICAN REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTHWEST, INCORPORATED sites to RiverHouse 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.