federally qualified health center site
East Central Dental — Spokane, Washington
About East Central Dental
East Central Dental is a federally qualified health center site in Spokane, Spokane County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 50 operating hours a week, below the 52.5-hour median for health center sites in Spokane County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE runs 32 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 East Central Dental
Part B pays for the visit at East Central Dental 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE; 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 East Central Dental
East Central Dental 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
East Central Dental 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
East Central Dental is at 2211 E Hartson Ave, Spokane, WA, 99202-4152, Spokane County.
Spokane measures 3,142 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chas.org.
Call 509-444-8200 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 East Central Dental
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE site is Perry Street Clinic in Spokane, 0.5 miles away.
CHAS Health Admin Iron Bridge in Spokane is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Unify Community Health, listed under Community Care Access, 2.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Spokane County carries 32 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Street Clinic | Same network · Spokane | 0.5 mi |
| CHAS Health Admin Iron Bridge | Same network · Spokane | 1 mi |
| Iron Bridge Health Center | Same network · Spokane | 1.1 mi |
| CHAS Health Parkside Clinic | Same network · Spokane | 1.6 mi |
| Spokane Pediatrics, a CHAS Health Clinic | Same network · Spokane | 2 mi |
| CHAS Health at Ferris High School | Same network · Spokane | 2.1 mi |
| Unify Community Health | Community Care Access · Spokane | 2.3 mi |
| BARRY K.GOULD M.D., P.S.C. | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| KEVIN T BAUERLE MD | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| COLLEEN R CAREY M.D. | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| A CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS P | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| ACCESS MOBILE MEDICINE, PLLC | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| ALICIA ADAMS MD | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| 24 ON PHYSICIANS, PC | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| MUAZ M ABUDIAB MD | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
| JOSEPH HARCOURT ACTON MD | Provider · Spokane | 2.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Central Dental
Does East Central Dental accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Central Dental, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 509-444-8200 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Central Dental?
HRSA records East Central Dental as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE operates it alongside 32 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Central Dental?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at East Central Dental. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-444-8200 for open days.
Where is East Central Dental?
East Central Dental is at 2211 E Hartson Ave, Spokane, WA, 99202-4152, Spokane County. The area measures 3,142 people per square mile. Spokane County holds 32 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Central Dental?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Central Dental charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 509-444-8200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE locations near East Central Dental?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE sites to East Central Dental 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.