federally qualified health center site
Seattle Roots at Step Clinic — Seattle, Washington
About Seattle Roots at Step Clinic
Seattle Roots at Step Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Seattle, King County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 15 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 Step Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Seattle Roots at Step 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 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 Step Clinic
Seattle Roots at Step 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
Seattle Roots at Step 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
Seattle Roots at Step Clinic is at 1621 S Jackson St STE 201, Seattle, WA, 98144-2277, King County.
Seattle measures 8,399 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 15 operating hours a week here.
Call 206-732-0311 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 Step Clinic
The nearest Seattle Roots Community Health site is Seattle Roots at Carolyn Downs in Seattle, 0.3 miles away.
Seattle Roots at Nova in Seattle is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Neighborcare Health at Bailey Gatzert Elementary, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 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 | 0.3 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Nova | Same network · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Meany School Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.6 mi |
| Seattle Roots - Dental Clinic | Same network · Seattle | 1.7 mi |
| Seattle Roots at Country Doctor | Same network · Seattle | 1.7 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Bailey Gatzert Elementary | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.3 mi |
| Neighborcare Health at Pacific Tower | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.5 mi |
| Neighborcare Health Administration | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.5 mi |
| ICHS - International District Medical & Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.6 mi |
| TB CONTROL PROGRAM-PUBLIC HEALTH | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.7 mi |
| STD Program Public Health | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.7 mi |
| Jefferson Terrace (Respite Floor) | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.8 mi |
| SEATTLE KING CO DEPT OF PUB HLTH | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.9 mi |
| PIONEER SQUARE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Seattle | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Seattle Roots at Step Clinic
Does Seattle Roots at Step Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Seattle Roots at Step Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 206-732-0311 to confirm.
What kind of site is Seattle Roots at Step Clinic?
HRSA records Seattle Roots at Step Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, 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 Step Clinic?
HRSA reports 15 operating hours a week at Seattle Roots at Step Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 206-732-0311 for open days.
Where is Seattle Roots at Step Clinic?
Seattle Roots at Step Clinic is at 1621 S Jackson St STE 201, Seattle, WA, 98144-2277, 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 Step Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Seattle Roots at Step Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 206-732-0311 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Seattle Roots Community Health locations near Seattle Roots at Step Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Seattle Roots Community Health sites to Seattle Roots at Step 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.