federally qualified health center site
Ephrata Community Dental Clinic — Ephrata, Washington
About Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
Ephrata Community Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Ephrata, Grant County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Grant County.
MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 3 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 Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Ephrata Community 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 MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; 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 Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
Ephrata Community Dental Clinic 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
Ephrata Community 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
Ephrata Community Dental Clinic is at 457 1st Ave NW, Ephrata, WA, 98823, Grant County.
Ephrata measures 774 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mlchc.org.
Call 509-754-6199 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 Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
The nearest MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center in Quincy, 14.6 miles away.
QUINCY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in Quincy is the next one out, 15.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mattawa Community Medical Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 43.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grant County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy Student Health & Wellness Center | Same network · Quincy | 14.6 mi |
| QUINCY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Quincy | 15.6 mi |
| MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Moses Lake | 19.1 mi |
| Mattawa Community Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.7 mi |
| MCMC - Behavioral Health | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.7 mi |
| MCMC Expanded Services Bld. | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.7 mi |
| MCMC Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.7 mi |
| MCMC WIC & PSS | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.7 mi |
| WAHLUKE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Mattawa | 43.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ephrata Community Dental Clinic
Does Ephrata Community Dental Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ephrata Community Dental Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 509-754-6199 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ephrata Community Dental Clinic?
HRSA records Ephrata Community Dental Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ephrata Community Dental Clinic?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Ephrata Community Dental Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-754-6199 for open days.
Where is Ephrata Community Dental Clinic?
Ephrata Community Dental Clinic is at 457 1st Ave NW, Ephrata, WA, 98823, Grant County. The area measures 774 people per square mile. Grant County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ephrata Community Dental Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ephrata Community Dental Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 509-754-6199 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Ephrata Community Dental Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOSES LAKE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Ephrata Community 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 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.