federally qualified health center site
ICHS at Sound Auburn — Auburn, Washington
About ICHS at Sound Auburn
ICHS at Sound Auburn is a federally qualified health center site in Auburn, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in King County.
INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES 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 ICHS at Sound Auburn
Part B pays for the visit at ICHS at Sound Auburn 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 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES; 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 ICHS at Sound Auburn
ICHS at Sound Auburn 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
ICHS at Sound Auburn 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
ICHS at Sound Auburn is at 4238 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA, 98002-1311, King County.
Auburn measures 412 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ichs.com.
Call 253-444-0106 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 ICHS at Sound Auburn
The nearest INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES site is Finance Office in Renton, 8.9 miles away.
ICHS - HOLLY PARK MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC in Seattle is the next one out, 13.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Kent Public Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Finance Office | Same network · Renton | 8.9 mi |
| ICHS - HOLLY PARK MEDICAL & DENTAL CLINIC | Same network · Seattle | 13.5 mi |
| ACRS | Same network · Seattle | 16 mi |
| Teresita Batayola Health Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 17.7 mi |
| ICHS - International District Medical & Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 17.9 mi |
| ICHS Mobile Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 17.9 mi |
| Kent Public Health Center | Community Care Access · Kent | 2 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn North | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2 mi |
| Auburn Public Health Center | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Auburn Mountainview High School | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2.2 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Kent 104th Ave SE | Community Care Access · Kent | 2.4 mi |
| HealthPoint Kent | Community Care Access · Kent | 2.5 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2.5 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Kent 233 2nd Ave. S. | Community Care Access · Kent | 2.5 mi |
| HealthPoint Kent Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Kent | 2.6 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Auburn N. Division St. | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ICHS at Sound Auburn
Does ICHS at Sound Auburn accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for ICHS at Sound Auburn, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 253-444-0106 to confirm.
What kind of site is ICHS at Sound Auburn?
HRSA records ICHS at Sound Auburn as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ICHS at Sound Auburn?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at ICHS at Sound Auburn. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 253-444-0106 for open days.
Where is ICHS at Sound Auburn?
ICHS at Sound Auburn is at 4238 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA, 98002-1311, King County. The area measures 412 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ICHS at Sound Auburn?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ICHS at Sound Auburn charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 253-444-0106 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES locations near ICHS at Sound Auburn?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES sites to ICHS at Sound Auburn 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.