FQHC Look-Alike site
North Knox Primary — Bicknell, Indiana
About North Knox Primary
North Knox Primary is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Bicknell, Knox County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 8 operating hours a week, in line with the 8-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 25 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 North Knox Primary
Part B pays for the visit at North Knox Primary 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 GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH 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 North Knox Primary
North Knox Primary is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Indiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,376,933 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-452-4800; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
North Knox Primary 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
North Knox Primary is at 215 E 4th St FL 1, Bicknell, IN, 47512-1803, Knox County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Bicknell measures 2,129 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 812-735-2547 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 North Knox Primary
The nearest GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is North Knox Jr/Sr High School in Bicknell, 4.2 miles away.
North Knox Intermediate in Bruceville is the next one out, 7.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SYDNEY E EHMKE NP, listed under Telehealth, 10.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 15 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Knox Jr/Sr High School | Same network · Bicknell | 4.2 mi |
| North Knox Intermediate | Same network · Bruceville | 7.3 mi |
| Washington Upper Elementary | Same network · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| Washington High School | Same network · Washington | 11 mi |
| Washington Junior High School | Same network · Washington | 11 mi |
| Family Health Center Administrative Office | Same network · Vincennes | 11.7 mi |
| SYDNEY E EHMKE NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| DANIELLE F TRIERWEILER NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| ALEX QUALKINBUSH NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| REBECCA K BARGER | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| BRANDEE STARR SULLIVAN NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| MARGARET ELAINE SOUTHWOOD NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| TRAVIS JAMES PA | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| CATHY-ANN NIKEISHA CARBY | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| ALEXANDRIA JO CARIE-KROEGER NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
| SUSAN A MARTIN NP | Telehealth · Washington | 10.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North Knox Primary
Does North Knox Primary accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for North Knox Primary, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 812-735-2547 to confirm.
What kind of site is North Knox Primary?
HRSA records North Knox Primary as a seasonal FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at North Knox Primary?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at North Knox Primary. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-735-2547 for open days.
Where is North Knox Primary?
North Knox Primary is at 215 E 4th St FL 1, Bicknell, IN, 47512-1803, Knox County. The area measures 2,129 people per square mile. Knox County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at North Knox Primary?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North Knox Primary charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-735-2547 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near North Knox Primary?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GOOD SAMARITAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to North Knox Primary 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 Indiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Indiana formularies free at 1-800-452-4800.