federally qualified health center site
Community Clinic Elkins — Elkins, Arkansas
About Community Clinic Elkins
Community Clinic Elkins is a federally qualified health center site in Elkins, Washington 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 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
St. Francis House NWA, Inc. runs 30 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 Community Clinic Elkins
Part B pays for the visit at Community Clinic Elkins 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 St. Francis House NWA, Inc.; 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 Community Clinic Elkins
Community Clinic Elkins 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
Community Clinic Elkins 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
Community Clinic Elkins is at 376 N Center St, Elkins, AR, 72727-3001, Washington County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Elkins measures 145 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 479-751-7417 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 Community Clinic Elkins
The nearest St. Francis House NWA, Inc. site is TruHealth Family Care in Fayetteville, 8.6 miles away.
Community Clinic Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville is the next one out, 9.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BRYAN E ABERNATHY M.D, listed under Provider, 1.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| TruHealth Family Care | Same network · Fayetteville | 8.6 mi |
| Community Clinic Fayetteville High School | Same network · Fayetteville | 9.9 mi |
| Advanced Health and Wellness | Same network · Fayetteville | 10 mi |
| Community Clinic Fayetteville Medical | Same network · Fayetteville | 11.5 mi |
| Community Clinic Don Tyson School of Innovation | Same network · Springdale | 11.6 mi |
| Community Clinic West Fork | Same network · West Fork | 11.7 mi |
| BRYAN E ABERNATHY M.D | Provider · Washington | 1.2 mi |
| CARLOS ALBERTO ACOSTA MD | Provider · Washington | 1.2 mi |
| JASON GLENN DAILY M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| LAUREN B HAWKINS M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| CATHERINE RACHEL KILPATRICK M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| ACCESS URGENT CARE | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| ACADEMIC PHYSICIANS SPECIALTY LLC | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| ETHAN SCOTT ANDERSON DO | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| SARAH ASSEM M.D. | Provider · Washington | 6.9 mi |
| ARKANSAS NUTRITION PLLC | Nutritionist · Washington | 6.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Community Clinic Elkins
Does Community Clinic Elkins accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Community Clinic Elkins, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 479-751-7417 to confirm.
What kind of site is Community Clinic Elkins?
HRSA records Community Clinic Elkins as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. St. Francis House NWA, Inc. operates it alongside 30 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Community Clinic Elkins?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Community Clinic Elkins. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 479-751-7417 for open days.
Where is Community Clinic Elkins?
Community Clinic Elkins is at 376 N Center St, Elkins, AR, 72727-3001, Washington County. The area measures 145 people per square mile. Washington County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Community Clinic Elkins?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Community Clinic Elkins charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 479-751-7417 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other St. Francis House NWA, Inc. locations near Community Clinic Elkins?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest St. Francis House NWA, Inc. sites to Community Clinic Elkins 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.