federally qualified health center site
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics — Saint Simons Island, Georgia
About CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Simons Island, Glynn County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Glynn County.
COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 18 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 CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics
Part B pays for the visit at CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics 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 COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, 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 CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics 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
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics is at 7000 Wellness Way, Saint Simons Island, GA, 31522-2286, Glynn County.
Saint Simons Island measures 2,743 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at coastalchs.org.
Call 912-466-5840 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 CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics
The nearest COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is CCH - Glynn County Employee Health in Brunswick, 4.3 miles away.
CCHS Downtown Brunswick in Brunswick is the next one out, 5.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SHAUNTILE ANDERSON NP, listed under Telehealth, 4.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Glynn County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CCH - Glynn County Employee Health | Same network · Brunswick | 4.3 mi |
| CCHS Downtown Brunswick | Same network · Brunswick | 5.2 mi |
| CCHS Mobile Clinic | Same network · Brunswick | 5.9 mi |
| Coastal Community Health Services | Same network · Brunswick | 5.9 mi |
| CCHS Administration | Same network · Brunswick | 7.2 mi |
| Coastal Community Health TIGERS/Todd Grant Elementary School | Same network · Darien | 14.6 mi |
| SHAUNTILE ANDERSON NP | Telehealth · Country Club Estates | 4.4 mi |
| CRYSTAL A CISZEK NP | Telehealth · Country Club Estates | 4.4 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Kingsland | 29.2 mi |
| Diversity Health Center, Inc.-Wayne County | Community Care Access · Jesup | 41.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics
Does CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 912-466-5840 to confirm.
What kind of site is CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics?
HRSA records CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 18 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 912-466-5840 for open days.
Where is CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics?
CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics is at 7000 Wellness Way, Saint Simons Island, GA, 31522-2286, Glynn County. The area measures 2,743 people per square mile. Glynn County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 912-466-5840 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COASTAL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to CCH St. Simons Island Pediatrics 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 Georgia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.