federally qualified health center site
GREAT BEND CLINIC — Great Bend, Kansas
About GREAT BEND CLINIC
GREAT BEND CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Great Bend, Barton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2003; it reports 43 operating hours a week, in line with the 43-hour median for health center sites in Barton County.
HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC runs 5 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 GREAT BEND CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at GREAT BEND CLINIC 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 171817 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 GREAT BEND CLINIC
GREAT BEND CLINIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Kansas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 589,686 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-860-5260; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
GREAT BEND CLINIC 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
GREAT BEND CLINIC is at 1905 19th St, Great Bend, KS, 67530-2502, Barton County.
Great Bend measures 42 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 43 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at heartofkansas.com.
Call 620-792-5700 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 GREAT BEND CLINIC
The nearest HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC site is Great Bend Dental Clinic in Great Bend, 0.1 miles away.
Heart of Kansas Behavioral Health Services in Great Bend is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
Barton County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Bend Dental Clinic | Same network · Great Bend | 0.1 mi |
| Heart of Kansas Behavioral Health Services | Same network · Great Bend | 0.1 mi |
| Larned Clinic Site | Same network · Larned | 22.4 mi |
| St. John Clinic Site | Same network · St John | 25.7 mi |
| Stafford Clinic Site | Same network · Stafford | 30 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GREAT BEND CLINIC
Does GREAT BEND CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 171817 for GREAT BEND CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 620-792-5700 to confirm.
What kind of site is GREAT BEND CLINIC?
HRSA records GREAT BEND CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2003. HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GREAT BEND CLINIC?
HRSA reports 43 operating hours a week at GREAT BEND CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 620-792-5700 for open days.
Where is GREAT BEND CLINIC?
GREAT BEND CLINIC is at 1905 19th St, Great Bend, KS, 67530-2502, Barton County. The area measures 42 people per square mile. Barton County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GREAT BEND CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GREAT BEND CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 620-792-5700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC locations near GREAT BEND CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEART OF KANSAS FAMILY HEALTH CARE INC sites to GREAT BEND CLINIC 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 Kansas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) reads Kansas formularies free at 1-800-860-5260.