federally qualified health center site
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE — Pearson, Georgia
About SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE is a federally qualified health center site in Pearson, Atkinson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 43 operating hours a week, in line with the 43-hour median for health center sites in Atkinson County.
SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. runs 14 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 SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE
Part B pays for the visit at SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE 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 111899 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 SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE 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
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE 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
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE is at 640 Main St N, Pearson, GA, 31642-7549, Atkinson County.
Pearson measures 2 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 43 operating hours a week here.
Call 912-544-4569 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 SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE
The nearest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. site is South Central Family Medicine Mobile Unit in Pearson, at the same registered coordinates.
South Central Primary Care in Douglas is the next one out, 13.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Central Primary Care Center - Pearson, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Atkinson County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Central Family Medicine Mobile Unit | Same network · Pearson | <0.1 mi |
| South Central Primary Care | Same network · Douglas | 13.8 mi |
| Coffee County High School | Same network · Douglas | 17.1 mi |
| Betty Dupree Health Care Center | Same network · Nashville | 24.7 mi |
| Kid's Health - IC Schools | Same network · Ocilla | 29.7 mi |
| Irwin County School Health Center | Same network · Ocilla | 29.8 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Pearson | Community Care Access · Pearson | <0.1 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Pearson | <0.1 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Douglas | Community Care Access · Douglas | 14.1 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Alma | 28.1 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center Outreach Site | Community Care Access · Waycross | 29.4 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Waycross | 30 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE
Does SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 111899 for SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 912-544-4569 to confirm.
What kind of site is SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE?
HRSA records SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE?
HRSA reports 43 operating hours a week at SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 912-544-4569 for open days.
Where is SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE?
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE is at 640 Main St N, Pearson, GA, 31642-7549, Atkinson County. The area measures 2 people per square mile. Atkinson County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 912-544-4569 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. locations near SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. sites to SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE 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.