federally qualified health center site
NEW Health Newport — Newport, Washington
About NEW Health Newport
NEW Health Newport is a federally qualified health center site in Newport, Pend Oreille 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 Pend Oreille County.
NEW HEALTH PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION runs 12 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 NEW Health Newport
Part B pays for the visit at NEW Health Newport 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 Medicare billing number 501048 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 NEW Health Newport
NEW Health Newport 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
NEW Health Newport 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
NEW Health Newport is at 435 W Walnut St, Newport, WA, 99156-9033, Pend Oreille County.
Newport measures 117 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at newhealth.org.
Call 509-935-6004 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 NEW Health Newport
The nearest NEW HEALTH PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION site is NEW Health Loon Lake Medical in Loon Lake, 28.2 miles away.
NEW Health Conference Center in Chewelah is the next one out, 31.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is North County Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 25.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Pend Oreille County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NEW Health Loon Lake Medical | Same network · Loon Lake | 28.2 mi |
| NEW Health Conference Center | Same network · Chewelah | 31.2 mi |
| NEW Health Admin | Same network · Chewelah | 31.3 mi |
| NEW Health Chewelah Medical | Same network · Chewelah | 31.3 mi |
| NEW Health Springdale Medical | Same network · Springdale | 33.3 mi |
| NEW Health Springdale Dental | Same network · Springdale | 33.5 mi |
| North County Clinic | Community Care Access · Deer Park | 25.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NEW Health Newport
Does NEW Health Newport accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 501048 for NEW Health Newport, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 509-935-6004 to confirm.
What kind of site is NEW Health Newport?
HRSA records NEW Health Newport as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. NEW HEALTH PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NEW Health Newport?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at NEW Health Newport. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-935-6004 for open days.
Where is NEW Health Newport?
NEW Health Newport is at 435 W Walnut St, Newport, WA, 99156-9033, Pend Oreille County. The area measures 117 people per square mile. Pend Oreille County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NEW Health Newport?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NEW Health Newport charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 509-935-6004 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEW HEALTH PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION locations near NEW Health Newport?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEW HEALTH PROGRAMS ASSOCIATION sites to NEW Health Newport 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.