federally qualified health center site
South Central Primary Care — Douglas, Georgia
About South Central Primary Care
South Central Primary Care is a federally qualified health center site in Douglas, Coffee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 43 operating hours a week, in line with the 43-hour median for health center sites in Coffee 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 Primary Care
Part B pays for the visit at South Central Primary Care 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 SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, 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 South Central Primary Care
South Central Primary Care 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 Primary Care 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 Primary Care is at 303 Shirley Ave STE B, Douglas, GA, 31533-2373, Coffee County.
Douglas measures 128 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 43 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 912-384-2474 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 Primary Care
The nearest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. site is Coffee County High School in Douglas, 3.3 miles away.
SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE in Pearson is the next one out, 13.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Central Primary Care Center - Douglas, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Coffee County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coffee County High School | Same network · Douglas | 3.3 mi |
| SOUTH CENTRAL FAMILY MEDICINE | Same network · Pearson | 13.8 mi |
| South Central Family Medicine Mobile Unit | Same network · Pearson | 13.8 mi |
| Irwin County School Health Center | Same network · Ocilla | 22.7 mi |
| Kid's Health - IC Schools | Same network · Ocilla | 22.9 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Administrative Building | Same network · Ocilla | 23.6 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Douglas | Community Care Access · Douglas | 0.4 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Pearson | Community Care Access · Pearson | 13.8 mi |
| South Central Primary Care Center - Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Pearson | 13.8 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Alma | 23.7 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Baxley | 34.2 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center Outreach Site | Community Care Access · Waycross | 35.5 mi |
| McKinney Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Waycross | 36.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about South Central Primary Care
Does South Central Primary Care accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for South Central Primary Care, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 912-384-2474 to confirm.
What kind of site is South Central Primary Care?
HRSA records South Central Primary Care as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. 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 Primary Care?
HRSA reports 43 operating hours a week at South Central Primary Care. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 912-384-2474 for open days.
Where is South Central Primary Care?
South Central Primary Care is at 303 Shirley Ave STE B, Douglas, GA, 31533-2373, Coffee County. The area measures 128 people per square mile. Coffee County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at South Central Primary Care?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South Central Primary Care charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 912-384-2474 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. locations near South Central Primary Care?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH CENTRAL PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. sites to South Central Primary Care 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.