federally qualified health center site
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake — Kirkland, Washington
About Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake is a federally qualified health center site in Kirkland, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 49 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 Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake
Part B pays for the visit at Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake 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 Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake 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
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake 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
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake is at 13030 121st Way NE STE 202, Kirkland, WA, 98034-3008, King County.
Kirkland measures 4,921 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 49 operating hours a week here.
Call 206-263-2850 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 Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake
The nearest KING COUNTY site is Friends of Youth The Landing in Kirkland, 1.2 miles away.
NORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER-LAKE CITY DENTAL in Seattle is the next one out, 5.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthPoint Bothell, listed under Community Care Access, 3.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Youth The Landing | Same network · Kirkland | 1.2 mi |
| NORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER-LAKE CITY DENTAL | Same network · Seattle | 5.4 mi |
| North Public Health Center at Meridian | Same network · Seattle | 7.3 mi |
| Ingraham School-Based Health Center | Same network · Seattle | 7.4 mi |
| Neighborcare Health Homeless Youth Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 8.4 mi |
| UW Homeless Youth Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 8.8 mi |
| HealthPoint Bothell | Community Care Access · Bothell | 3.1 mi |
| HealthPoint Redmond | Community Care Access · Redmond | 3.7 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Magnuson | Community Care Access · Seattle | 4.6 mi |
| Seattle Indian Health Board - Lake City | Community Care Access · Seattle | 5.3 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Lake City | Community Care Access · Seattle | 5.5 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Bellevue 116th Ave. NE | Community Care Access · Bellevue | 6.2 mi |
| Highland SBHC | Community Care Access · Bellevue | 6.5 mi |
| Sea Mar CHC - Bellevue 156th Ave. NE | Community Care Access · Bellevue | 6.7 mi |
| PREETHI BALAKRISHNAN MD | Telehealth · Maltby | 6.8 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Roosevelt High School | Community Care Access · Seattle | 6.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake
Does Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 206-263-2850 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake?
HRSA records Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. KING COUNTY operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake?
HRSA reports 49 operating hours a week at Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 206-263-2850 for open days.
Where is Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake?
Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake is at 13030 121st Way NE STE 202, Kirkland, WA, 98034-3008, King County. The area measures 4,921 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 206-263-2850 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KING COUNTY locations near Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KING COUNTY sites to Northshore Public Health Center at Totem Lake 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.