federally qualified health center site
STRONG CLINIC — Strong, Arkansas
About STRONG CLINIC
STRONG CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Strong, Union County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1983; it reports 38 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Union 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 STRONG CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at STRONG 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 041827 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1821032046.
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 STRONG CLINIC
STRONG 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
STRONG 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
STRONG CLINIC is at 253 S Concord St, Strong, AR, 71765, Union County.
Strong measures 9 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 870-797-7620 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 STRONG CLINIC
The nearest CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is El Dorado School Based Health Center in El Dorado, 18.2 miles away.
CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Hampton is the next one out, 29.8 miles away.
Union County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado School Based Health Center | Same network · El Dorado | 18.2 mi |
| CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Hampton | 29.8 mi |
| BEARDEN HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Bearden | 45.1 mi |
| LEWISVILLE FAMILY PRACTICE CTR. | Same network · Lewisville | 72.8 mi |
| HOPE High School SBHC | Same network · Hope | 80.2 mi |
| Hope Family Practice Center | Same network · Hope | 80.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about STRONG CLINIC
Does STRONG CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 041827 for STRONG CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 870-797-7620 to confirm.
What kind of site is STRONG CLINIC?
HRSA records STRONG CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1983. 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 STRONG CLINIC?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at STRONG CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 870-797-7620 for open days.
Where is STRONG CLINIC?
STRONG CLINIC is at 253 S Concord St, Strong, AR, 71765, Union County. The area measures 9 people per square mile. Union County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at STRONG CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what STRONG CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 870-797-7620 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near STRONG CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CABUN RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to STRONG 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.