federally qualified health center site
Kent Public Health Center — Kent, Washington
About Kent Public Health Center
Kent Public Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Kent, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in King County.
KING COUNTY runs 33 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 Kent Public Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Kent Public 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 KING COUNTY; 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 Kent Public Health Center
Kent Public 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
Kent Public 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
Kent Public Health Center is at 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98030-7691, King County.
Kent measures 3,779 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 206-477-6950 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 Kent Public Health Center
The nearest KING COUNTY site is KENT PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER-Birch Creek in Kent, 1.9 miles away.
Auburn Public Health Center in Auburn is the next one out, 3.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sea Mar CHC - Kent 104th Ave SE, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KENT PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER-Birch Creek | Same network · Kent | 1.9 mi |
| Auburn Public Health Center | Same network · Auburn | 3.9 mi |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle Arcadia Shelter and Drop-In Center | Same network · Auburn | 5 mi |
| Catholic Community Services Federal Way Day Center | Same network · Federal Way | 7.3 mi |
| FEDERAL WAY PUBLIC HLTH CTR | Same network · Federal Way | 7.3 mi |
| Renton Public Health Center | Same network · Renton | 8.7 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Kent 104th Ave SE | Community Care Access · Kent | 0.4 mi |
| HealthPoint Kent | Community Care Access · Kent | 1.5 mi |
| HealthPoint Kent Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Kent | 1.6 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Kent 233 2nd Ave. S. | Community Care Access · Kent | 1.7 mi |
| ICHS at Sound Auburn | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Auburn Mountainview High School | Community Care Access · Auburn | 2.3 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn North | Community Care Access · Auburn | 3.9 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn North Annex | Community Care Access · Auburn | 3.9 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Health Center | Community Care Access · Auburn | 4.2 mi |
| HealthPoint Auburn | Community Care Access · Auburn | 4.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Kent Public Health Center
Does Kent Public Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Kent Public Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 206-477-6950 to confirm.
What kind of site is Kent Public Health Center?
HRSA records Kent Public Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. KING COUNTY operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Kent Public Health Center?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Kent Public Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 206-477-6950 for open days.
Where is Kent Public Health Center?
Kent Public Health Center is at 25742 104th Ave SE, Kent, WA, 98030-7691, King County. The area measures 3,779 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Kent Public Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Kent Public Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 206-477-6950 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KING COUNTY locations near Kent Public Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KING COUNTY sites to Kent Public 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.