federally qualified health center site
North Central Clinic — Spokane, Washington
About North Central Clinic
North Central Clinic 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 2018; it reports 52.5 operating hours a week, in line with 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 North Central Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at North Central 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 Medicare billing number 941042 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 North Central Clinic
North Central 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
North Central 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
North Central Clinic is at 914 W Carlisle Ave, Spokane, WA, 99205-3309, Spokane County.
Spokane measures 3,142 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 52.5 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 North Central Clinic
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE site is CHAS Health at North Central High in Spokane, 0.6 miles away.
Maple Street Clinic in Spokane is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Unify Community Health, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Spokane County carries 32 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHAS Health at North Central High | Same network · Spokane | 0.6 mi |
| Maple Street Clinic | Same network · Spokane | 1.1 mi |
| CHAS Health at Shadle Park High School | Same network · Spokane | 1.4 mi |
| Denny Murphy Clinic | Same network · Spokane | 1.7 mi |
| Iron Bridge Health Center | Same network · Spokane | 1.9 mi |
| CHAS Health Admin Iron Bridge | Same network · Spokane | 2 mi |
| Unify Community Health | Community Care Access · Spokane | 0.8 mi |
| NATIVE Project | Community Care Access · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| NATIVE Project Youth Services Center | Community Care Access · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| BARRY K.GOULD M.D., P.S.C. | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| KEVIN T BAUERLE MD | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| COLLEEN R CAREY M.D. | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| A CENTER FOR HEALTH AND WELLNESS P | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| ACCESS MOBILE MEDICINE, PLLC | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| ALICIA ADAMS MD | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
| 24 ON PHYSICIANS, PC | Provider · Spokane | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North Central Clinic
Does North Central Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 941042 for North Central Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 509-444-8200 to confirm.
What kind of site is North Central Clinic?
HRSA records North Central Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. 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 North Central Clinic?
HRSA reports 52.5 operating hours a week at North Central Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 509-444-8200 for open days.
Where is North Central Clinic?
North Central Clinic is at 914 W Carlisle Ave, Spokane, WA, 99205-3309, 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 North Central Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North Central Clinic 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 North Central Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF SPOKANE sites to North Central 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.