federally qualified health center site
CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center — East Wenatchee, Washington
About CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center
CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in East Wenatchee, Douglas 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 2018; it reports 5 operating hours a week, below the 12-hour median for health center sites in Douglas County.
COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 23 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 CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at CVCH Sterling Middle School 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 no Medicare billing number here for COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH; 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 CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center
CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Washington expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,523,193 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-562-6900; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CVCH Sterling Middle School 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
CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center is at 600 N James Ave, East Wenatchee, WA, 98802-4629, Douglas County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
East Wenatchee measures 3,673 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cvch.org.
Call 509-662-6000 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 CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center
The nearest COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH site is CVCH Eastmont Junior High School Health Center in East Wenatchee, 0.2 miles away.
CVCH Eastmont High School Health Center in East Wenatchee is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 22.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Douglas County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CVCH Eastmont Junior High School Health Center | Same network · East Wenatchee | 0.2 mi |
| CVCH Eastmont High School Health Center | Same network · East Wenatchee | 0.4 mi |
| CVCH Behavioral Health East Wenatchee | Same network · East Wenatchee | 0.7 mi |
| CVCH East Wenatchee Clinic | Same network · East Wenatchee | 0.7 mi |
| CVCH East Wenatchee Express Care | Same network · East Wenatchee | 0.7 mi |
| CVCH Clovis Middle School Health Center | Same network · East Wenatchee | 1.3 mi |
| Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Quincy | 22.8 mi |
| QUINCY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Quincy | 23.4 mi |
| CHCW - Ellensburg Services | Community Care Access · Ellensburg | 32.3 mi |
| CHCW - Ellensburg Medical and Dental Services | Community Care Access · Ellensburg | 32.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center
Does CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 509-662-6000 to confirm.
What kind of site is CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center?
HRSA records CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center?
HRSA reports 5 operating hours a week at CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-662-6000 for open days.
Where is CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center?
CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center is at 600 N James Ave, East Wenatchee, WA, 98802-4629, Douglas County. The area measures 3,673 people per square mile. Douglas County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 509-662-6000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near CVCH Sterling Middle School Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COLUMBIA VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to CVCH Sterling Middle School 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 Washington?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Washington Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) reads Washington formularies free at 1-800-562-6900.