federally qualified health center site
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Ottumwa, Iowa
About RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Ottumwa, Wapello County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above 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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Medicare billing number 161813 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH 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
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH 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
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 201 S Market St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-2946, Wapello County.
Ottumwa measures 12 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at riverhillshealth.org.
Call 641-683-5773 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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
The nearest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic in Ottumwa, at the same registered coordinates.
RHCHC Administrative Offices in Ottumwa is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHCSI Centerville, listed under Community Care Access, 31 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wapello County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHCHC-Wapello County Behavioral Health Clinic | Same network · Ottumwa | <0.1 mi |
| RHCHC Administrative Offices | Same network · Ottumwa | 0.1 mi |
| RHCHC Ottumwa High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 0.3 mi |
| RHCHC Gateway Center High School | Same network · Ottumwa | 0.8 mi |
| RHCHC James Elementary School | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.1 mi |
| RHCHC Pennsylvania Ave | Same network · Ottumwa | 1.3 mi |
| CHCSI Centerville | Community Care Access · Centerville | 31 mi |
| GARDAR SIGURDSSON MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 31.2 mi |
| MATTHEW A SCHULTE | Telehealth · Centerville | 31.2 mi |
| CHRISTOS M KASSIOTIS MD | Telehealth · Centerville | 31.2 mi |
| BRITTA K TEN HAKEN | Telehealth · Centerville | 31.2 mi |
| RACHEL A BLAGG | Telehealth · Centerville | 31.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Does RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 161813 for RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 641-683-5773 to confirm.
What kind of site is RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. 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 RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 641-683-5773 for open days.
Where is RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 201 S Market St, Ottumwa, IA, 52501-2946, Wapello County. The area measures 12 people per square mile. Wapello County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 641-683-5773 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to RIVER HILLS COMMUNITY HEALTH 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.