federally qualified health center site
West Salem Dental Clinic — Salem, Oregon
About West Salem Dental Clinic
West Salem Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Salem, Polk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Polk County.
NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. runs 7 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 West Salem Dental Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at West Salem Dental 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 NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, 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 West Salem Dental Clinic
West Salem Dental 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
West Salem Dental 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
West Salem Dental Clinic is at 1233 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR, 97304-4067, Polk County.
Salem measures 65 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northwesthumanservices.org.
Call 503-378-7526 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 West Salem Dental Clinic
The nearest NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. site is QuickCare Clinic in Salem, at the same registered coordinates.
WEST SALEM CLINIC in Salem is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is ANNAVI BAGHEL, listed under Provider, 2.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Polk County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| QuickCare Clinic | Same network · Salem | <0.1 mi |
| WEST SALEM CLINIC | Same network · Salem | <0.1 mi |
| West Salem Clinic Mental Health | Same network · Salem | <0.1 mi |
| NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Salem | 1.3 mi |
| NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES-HOAP Homeless Outreach & Advocacy Project | Same network · Salem | 1.4 mi |
| NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES-HOST Youth & Family Program | Same network · Salem | 1.5 mi |
| ANNAVI BAGHEL | Provider · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| THOMAS J CHAMBERLIN MD | Provider · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| TRICIA AGUSTIN MD | Provider · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| AMEER ATALLAH ABDELRAZEQ AL-GHALAILAT M.D. | Provider · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| AMANDA BIRKHEAD NUTRITION COUNSELING LLC | Nutritionist · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| MEAGAN AYOUB RD | Nutritionist · Marion | 2.1 mi |
| Lancaster Family Health Center at Lancaster | Community Care Access · Salem | 3.7 mi |
| Lancaster Family Health Center at Beverly | Community Care Access · Salem | 3.9 mi |
| MARTIN L BASSETT MD, PC | Provider · Marion | 4.3 mi |
| SHAHAB AKBARI M.D. | Provider · Marion | 4.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about West Salem Dental Clinic
Does West Salem Dental Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for West Salem Dental Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 503-378-7526 to confirm.
What kind of site is West Salem Dental Clinic?
HRSA records West Salem Dental Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at West Salem Dental Clinic?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at West Salem Dental Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 503-378-7526 for open days.
Where is West Salem Dental Clinic?
West Salem Dental Clinic is at 1233 Edgewater St NW, Salem, OR, 97304-4067, Polk County. The area measures 65 people per square mile. Polk County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at West Salem Dental Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West Salem Dental Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 503-378-7526 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. locations near West Salem Dental Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HUMAN SERVICES, INC. sites to West Salem Dental 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.