federally qualified health center site
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield — Pittsfield, Illinois
About SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield is a federally qualified health center site in Pittsfield, Pike County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Pike County.
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE runs 16 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield
Part B pays for the visit at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield 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 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Illinois expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,406,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-8966; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield 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
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield is at 606 W Adams St, Pittsfield, IL, 62363-1326, Pike County.
Pittsfield measures 940 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 217-285-4407 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 SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield
The nearest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE site is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville in Jacksonville, 32.6 miles away.
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western Illinois in Quincy is the next one out, 35.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown, listed under Community Care Access, 34.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Jacksonville | Same network · Jacksonville | 32.6 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Transitions of Western Illinois | Same network · Quincy | 35.9 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Quincy | Same network · Quincy | 38.5 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine-Adams County Dental Clinic | Same network · Quincy | 38.9 mi |
| SIU Center for Family Medicine - General Internal Medicine Clinic | Same network · Springfield | 63 mi |
| SIU Center for Healthy Aging and Wellness | Same network · Springfield | 63.3 mi |
| Cass County Health Clinic Beardstown | Community Care Access · Beardstown | 34.9 mi |
| Clarity Healthcare | Community Care Access · Quincy | 36.3 mi |
| Clarity Healthcare Mobile BH/PC IL | Community Care Access · Quincy | 36.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield
Does SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 217-285-4407 to confirm.
What kind of site is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield?
HRSA records SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE operates it alongside 16 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 217-285-4407 for open days.
Where is SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield?
SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield is at 606 W Adams St, Pittsfield, IL, 62363-1326, Pike County. The area measures 940 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 217-285-4407 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE locations near SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE sites to SIU Center for Family Medicine-Pittsfield 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 Illinois?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Illinois formularies free at 1-800-252-8966.