federally qualified health center site
ARcare - 45 — Newport, Arkansas
About ARcare - 45
ARcare - 45 is a federally qualified health center site in Newport, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.
ARCARE runs 118 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 ARcare - 45
Part B pays for the visit at ARcare - 45 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 ARCARE; 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 ARcare - 45
ARcare - 45 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Arkansas expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 678,732 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-224-6330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
ARcare - 45 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
ARcare - 45 is at 114 Ray St, Newport, AR, 72112-4260, Jackson County.
Newport measures 580 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 870-523-2944 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 ARcare - 45
The nearest ARCARE site is ARcare - 90 in Swifton, 16.6 miles away.
ARcare - 163 in Charlotte is the next one out, 18.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Augusta Administration Office, listed under Community Care Access, 17.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jackson County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ARcare - 90 | Same network · Swifton | 16.6 mi |
| ARcare - 163 | Same network · Charlotte | 18.9 mi |
| ARcare-41 | Same network · Southside | 21 mi |
| ARcare - 48 | Same network · Batesville | 21.9 mi |
| ARcare - 005 | Same network · Augusta | 22.5 mi |
| ARcare - 037 | Same network · Augusta | 23.2 mi |
| Augusta Administration Office | Community Care Access · Fitzhugh | 17.6 mi |
| SUN BENNETT | Telehealth · Fair Oaks | 28.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ARcare - 45
Does ARcare - 45 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for ARcare - 45, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 870-523-2944 to confirm.
What kind of site is ARcare - 45?
HRSA records ARcare - 45 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. ARCARE operates it alongside 118 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ARcare - 45?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at ARcare - 45. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 870-523-2944 for open days.
Where is ARcare - 45?
ARcare - 45 is at 114 Ray St, Newport, AR, 72112-4260, Jackson County. The area measures 580 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ARcare - 45?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ARcare - 45 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-523-2944 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ARCARE locations near ARcare - 45?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ARCARE sites to ARcare - 45 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 Arkansas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Arkansas Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Arkansas formularies free at 1-800-224-6330.