federally qualified health center site
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER — Wewahitchka, Florida
About WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Wewahitchka, Gulf County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1995; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Gulf County.
NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. runs 23 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 WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL 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 101844 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1598769192.
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 WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Florida has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 5,133,537 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-963-5337; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL 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
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER is at 255 W River Rd, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465-4533, Gulf County.
Wewahitchka measures 37 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nfmc.org.
Call 850-639-5828 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 WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER
The nearest NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. site is Eastpoint Medical Center in Eastpoint, 31.6 miles away.
Greensboro Elementary School in Quincy is the next one out, 42.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PanCare Health Wewahitchka, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Gulf County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastpoint Medical Center | Same network · Eastpoint | 31.6 mi |
| Greensboro Elementary School | Same network · Quincy | 42.4 mi |
| Chattahoochee Elementary School | Same network · Chattahoochee | 46.6 mi |
| WAKULLA MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Same network · Panacea | 48.9 mi |
| George W. Munroe Elementary School | Same network · Quincy | 49.1 mi |
| Stewart Street Elementary School | Same network · Quincy | 49.3 mi |
| PanCare Health Wewahitchka | Community Care Access · Wewahitchka | 1 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #12 | Community Care Access · Port Saint Joe | 21.1 mi |
| PanCare Health - Gulf County | Community Care Access · Port Saint Joe | 21.1 mi |
| PanCare Youngstown | Community Care Access · Youngstown | 23.2 mi |
| PanCareRx Blountstown | Community Care Access · Blountstown | 25.2 mi |
| PanCare - Blountstown | Community Care Access · Blountstown | 25.2 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #8 | Community Care Access · Panama City | 26.1 mi |
| PanCare Health - Panama City | Community Care Access · Panama City | 26.1 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #7 | Community Care Access · Panama City | 26.1 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #9 | Community Care Access · Panama City | 26.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER
Does WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101844 for WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 850-639-5828 to confirm.
What kind of site is WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA records WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1995. NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 850-639-5828 for open days.
Where is WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER?
WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER is at 255 W River Rd, Wewahitchka, FL, 32465-4533, Gulf County. The area measures 37 people per square mile. Gulf County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 850-639-5828 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. locations near WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. sites to WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL 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 Florida?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) reads Florida formularies free at 1-800-963-5337.