federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School — Centerville, Iowa
About RHCHC Centerville Alternative School
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School is a federally qualified health center site in Centerville, Appanoose County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
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 2024; it reports 10 operating hours a week, in line with the 10-hour median for health center sites in Appanoose County.
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 29 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 RHCHC Centerville Alternative School
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Centerville Alternative School 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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY 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 RHCHC Centerville Alternative School
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Iowa expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 685,807 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-351-4664; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School 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
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School is at 634 N Main St, Centerville, IA, 52544-1414, Appanoose County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Centerville measures 1,096 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-856-0813 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 RHCHC Centerville Alternative School
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Centerville High School in Centerville, 0.6 miles away.
RHCHC Howar Middle School in Centerville is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHCSI Centerville, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Appanoose County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Centerville High School | Same network · Centerville | 0.6 mi |
| RHCHC Howar Middle School | Same network · Centerville | 0.8 mi |
| RHCHC Lakeview Elementary | Same network · Centerville | 1.4 mi |
| RHCHC Davis County Community Schools | Same network · Bloomfield | 24.2 mi |
| RHCHC Davis County Elementary/Middle | Same network · Bloomfield | 24.4 mi |
| RHCHC Davis County High School | Same network · Bloomfield | 24.5 mi |
| CHCSI Centerville | Community Care Access · Centerville | 0.3 mi |
| GARDAR SIGURDSSON MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 0.7 mi |
| MATTHEW A SCHULTE | Telehealth · Centerville | 0.7 mi |
| CHRISTOS M KASSIOTIS MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 0.7 mi |
| BRITTA K TEN HAKEN | Telehealth · Centerville | 0.7 mi |
| RACHEL A BLAGG | Telehealth · Centerville | 0.7 mi |
| Corydon | Community Care Access · Corydon | 23.3 mi |
| CORYDON OFFICE | Community Care Access · Corydon | 23.4 mi |
| Infinity Health - Chariton Office | Community Care Access · Chariton | 30.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Centerville Alternative School
Does RHCHC Centerville Alternative School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Centerville Alternative School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-856-0813 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Centerville Alternative School?
HRSA records RHCHC Centerville Alternative School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 29 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RHCHC Centerville Alternative School?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at RHCHC Centerville Alternative School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-856-0813 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Centerville Alternative School?
RHCHC Centerville Alternative School is at 634 N Main St, Centerville, IA, 52544-1414, Appanoose County. The area measures 1,096 people per square mile. Appanoose County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Centerville Alternative School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Centerville Alternative School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-856-0813 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Centerville Alternative School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Centerville Alternative School 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 Iowa?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Iowa Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads Iowa formularies free at 1-800-351-4664.