federally qualified health center site
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER — Bearden, Arkansas
About BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Bearden, Ouachita County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1986; it reports 38 operating hours a week, in line with the 38-hour median for health center sites in Ouachita County.
CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 7 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 BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER 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 041823 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1265476402.
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 BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER 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
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER 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
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER is at 150 N School St, Bearden, AR, 71720-9594, Ouachita County.
Bearden measures 59 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cabun.org.
Call 870-687-3637 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 BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER
The nearest CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Hampton, 15.9 miles away.
El Dorado School Based Health Center in El Dorado is the next one out, 35.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is JESSICA M UPCHURCH NP, listed under Telehealth, 25.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Hampton | 15.9 mi |
| El Dorado School Based Health Center | Same network · El Dorado | 35.8 mi |
| STRONG CLINIC | Same network · Strong | 45.1 mi |
| HOPE High School SBHC | Same network · Hope | 55.8 mi |
| Hope Family Practice Center | Same network · Hope | 56 mi |
| LEWISVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE CTR. | Same network · Lewisville | 60.5 mi |
| JESSICA M UPCHURCH NP | Telehealth · Buena Vista | 25.3 mi |
| PAMELA K MAY NP | Telehealth · Buena Vista | 25.3 mi |
| VIRGINIA MISSILDINE NP | Telehealth · Buena Vista | 25.3 mi |
| CAMDEN Family Practice | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 25.3 mi |
| ERICCA JONES NP | Telehealth · Buena Vista | 25.3 mi |
| Cleveland County School District Health Center | Community Care Access · Rison | 29.4 mi |
| Mainline Rison | Community Care Access · Rison | 29.5 mi |
| HCI-Arkadelphia Clinic | Community Care Access · Arkadelphia | 38.5 mi |
| LAUREN LEOPARD NP | Telehealth · Jefferson | 39.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER
Does BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041823 for BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-687-3637 to confirm.
What kind of site is BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1986. CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 870-687-3637 for open days.
Where is BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER?
BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER is at 150 N School St, Bearden, AR, 71720-9594, Ouachita County. The area measures 59 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-687-3637 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER 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.