federally qualified health center site
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES — Ratcliff, Arkansas
About RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES is a federally qualified health center site in Ratcliff, Logan County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 44 operating hours a week, in line with the 44-hour median for health center sites in Logan County.
River Valley Primary Care Services runs 16 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 RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Part B pays for the visit at RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES 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 041855 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 RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES 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
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES 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
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES is at 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR, 72951-9000, Logan County.
Ratcliff measures 155 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rvpcs.org.
Call 479-431-2050 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 RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
The nearest River Valley Primary Care Services site is Paris Wellness Center in Paris, 9.8 miles away.
RVPCS - Coal Hill Family Clinic in Coal Hill is the next one out, 15.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ARcare - 169, listed under Community Care Access, 13.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Logan County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paris Wellness Center | Same network · Paris | 9.8 mi |
| RVPCS - Coal Hill Family Clinic | Same network · Coal Hill | 15.3 mi |
| Mulberry Family Clinic | Same network · Mulberry | 16.5 mi |
| Mulberry Community Pharmacy | Same network · Mulberry | 16.6 mi |
| RVPCS Dental Clinic and Training Center | Same network · Mulberry | 16.6 mi |
| Lavaca Wellness Center | Same network · Lavaca | 16.7 mi |
| ARcare - 169 | Community Care Access · Ozark | 13.6 mi |
| EMAN MOHAMMED ALHUSSAIN M.D | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| FORT SMITH HMA PBC MANAGEMENT, LLC | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| FORT SMITH HMA PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT, LLC | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| JIMMY DAVID ACKLIN M.D. | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| KAYLA ANN ADAMS APRN | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| LAURA L ADAMS MD | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| ABIODUN JOSEPH ABIOYE M.D | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| SWEETY AEILIAS MD | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
| SAEEM AKHTAR MD | Provider · Sebastian | 27.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES
Does RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041855 for RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 479-431-2050 to confirm.
What kind of site is RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES?
HRSA records RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. River Valley Primary Care Services operates it alongside 16 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 479-431-2050 for open days.
Where is RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES?
RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES is at 9755 W State Highway 22, Ratcliff, AR, 72951-9000, Logan County. The area measures 155 people per square mile. Logan County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 479-431-2050 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other River Valley Primary Care Services locations near RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest River Valley Primary Care Services sites to RIVER VALLEY PRIMARY CARE SERVICES 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.