federally qualified health center site
HUGHES CLINIC — Hughes, Arkansas
About HUGHES CLINIC
HUGHES CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Hughes, St. Francis County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in St. Francis County.
LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC runs 4 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 HUGHES CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at HUGHES 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 Medicare billing number 041852 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 HUGHES CLINIC
HUGHES CLINIC 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
HUGHES 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
HUGHES CLINIC is at 503 S Broadway Ave, Hughes, AR, 72348, St. Francis County.
Hughes measures 2,028 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 870-339-4181 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 HUGHES CLINIC
The nearest LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC site is Madison Area Clinic in Madison, 14.6 miles away.
Lee County Cooperative Clinic dba Olly Neal Community Health Center in Marianna is the next one out, 20.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ARcare - 170, listed under Community Care Access, 18 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Francis County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Area Clinic | Same network · Madison | 14.6 mi |
| Lee County Cooperative Clinic dba Olly Neal Community Health Center | Same network · Marianna | 20.9 mi |
| Mobile Van #1 | Same network · Marianna | 20.9 mi |
| LAKEVIEW AREA CLINIC | Same network · Helena | 41 mi |
| ARcare - 170 | Community Care Access · Forrest City | 18 mi |
| FCJH Health & Wellness Facility | Community Care Access · Forrest City | 18.3 mi |
| Forrest City School District Health and Wellness | Community Care Access · Forrest City | 18.9 mi |
| ASU Mid South Community College | Community Care Access · West Memphis | 20 mi |
| BLANDON SORRELL NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
| East Arkansas Family Health Center South | Community Care Access · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
| AMANDA HOOPER NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
| AMBER NICOLE OVERSTREET NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
| REBECCA HUNT NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
| MICHAEL A TROUTT NP | Telehealth · West Memphis | 21.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HUGHES CLINIC
Does HUGHES CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041852 for HUGHES CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-339-4181 to confirm.
What kind of site is HUGHES CLINIC?
HRSA records HUGHES CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HUGHES CLINIC?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at HUGHES CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 870-339-4181 for open days.
Where is HUGHES CLINIC?
HUGHES CLINIC is at 503 S Broadway Ave, Hughes, AR, 72348, St. Francis County. The area measures 2,028 people per square mile. St. Francis County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HUGHES CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HUGHES CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-339-4181 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC locations near HUGHES CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LEE COUNTY COOPERATIVE CLINIC sites to HUGHES 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 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.