federally qualified health center site
Seattle Roots at Nova — Seattle, Washington
About Seattle Roots at Nova
Seattle Roots at Nova is a federally qualified health center site in Seattle, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in King County.
Seattle Roots Community Health runs 5 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 Seattle Roots at Nova
Part B pays for the visit at Seattle Roots at Nova 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 Seattle Roots Community Health; 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 Seattle Roots at Nova
Seattle Roots at Nova 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
Seattle Roots at Nova 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
Seattle Roots at Nova is at 2410 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98122-4832, King County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Seattle measures 8,399 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 206-709-7166 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 Seattle Roots at Nova
The nearest Seattle Roots Community Health site is Seattle Roots at Carolyn Downs in Seattle, 0.5 miles away.
Seattle Roots at Step Clinic in Seattle is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Seattle World School, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
King County carries 132 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Roots at Carolyn Downs | Same network · Seattle | 0.5 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Step Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Meany School Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1 mi |
| Seattle Roots - Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.1 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Country Doctor | Same network · Seattle | 1.1 mi |
| Seattle World School | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.5 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Bailey Gatzert Elementary | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| TB CONTROL PROGRAM-PUBLIC HEALTH | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.1 mi |
| UW Homeless Youth Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.1 mi |
| STD Program Public Health | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Terrace (Respite Floor) | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.2 mi |
| ICHS - International District Medical & Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Pacific Tower | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| Neighborcare Health Administration | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
| SEATTLE KING CO DEPT OF PUB HLTH | Community Care Access · Seattle | 1.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Seattle Roots at Nova
Does Seattle Roots at Nova accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Seattle Roots at Nova, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 206-709-7166 to confirm.
What kind of site is Seattle Roots at Nova?
HRSA records Seattle Roots at Nova as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. Seattle Roots Community Health operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Seattle Roots at Nova?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Seattle Roots at Nova. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 206-709-7166 for open days.
Where is Seattle Roots at Nova?
Seattle Roots at Nova is at 2410 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA, 98122-4832, King County. The area measures 8,399 people per square mile. King County holds 132 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Seattle Roots at Nova?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Seattle Roots at Nova charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 206-709-7166 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Seattle Roots Community Health locations near Seattle Roots at Nova?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Seattle Roots Community Health sites to Seattle Roots at Nova 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.