federally qualified health center site
RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center — Ottumwa, Iowa
About RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center
RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ottumwa, Wapello 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, below the 20-hour median for health center sites in Wapello 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 Pickwick Early Education Center
Part B pays for the visit at RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center 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 Pickwick Early Education Center
RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center 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 Pickwick Early Education Center 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 Pickwick Early Education Center is at 1306 W Williams St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-4947, Wapello County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ottumwa measures 12 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 641-684-7179 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 Pickwick Early Education Center
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC Evans Junior High in Ottumwa, 0.5 miles away.
RHCHC Administrative Offices in Ottumwa is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHCSI Centerville, listed under Community Care Access, 29 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wapello County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC Evans Junior High | Same network · Ottumwa | 0.5 mi |
| RHCHC Administrative Offices | Same network · Ottumwa | 2 mi |
| RHCHC Gateway Center High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 2 mi |
| RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic | Same network · Ottumwa | 2 mi |
| RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Ottumwa | 2 mi |
| RHCHC Ottumwa High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 2.2 mi |
| CHCSI Centerville | Community Care Access · Centerville | 29 mi |
| GARDAR SIGURDSSON MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.2 mi |
| MATTHEW A SCHULTE | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.2 mi |
| CHRISTOS M KASSIOTIS MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.2 mi |
| BRITTA K TEN HAKEN | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.2 mi |
| RACHEL A BLAGG | Telehealth · Centerville | 29.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center
Does RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 641-684-7179 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center?
HRSA records RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center 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 Pickwick Early Education Center?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 641-684-7179 for open days.
Where is RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center?
RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center is at 1306 W Williams St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-4947, Wapello County. The area measures 12 people per square mile. Wapello County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-684-7179 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RHCHC Pickwick Early Education Center 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.