federally qualified health center site
PrairieStar Health Center — Hutchinson, Kansas
About PrairieStar Health Center
PrairieStar Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hutchinson, Reno County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Reno County.
PRAIRIESTAR HEALTH CENTER INC runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at PrairieStar Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at PrairieStar 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 171824 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 PrairieStar Health Center
PrairieStar Health Center 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
PrairieStar 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
PrairieStar Health Center is at 2700 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67502-1242, Reno County.
Hutchinson measures 277 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at prairiestarhealth.org.
Call 620-663-8484 x113 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 PrairieStar Health Center
The nearest PRAIRIESTAR HEALTH CENTER INC site is PrairieStar Health Center - Mobile in Hutchinson, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is CHRISTIAN A OLIVO FREITES MD, listed under Telehealth, 19.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Reno County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PrairieStar Health Center - Mobile | Same network · Hutchinson | <0.1 mi |
| CHRISTIAN A OLIVO FREITES MD | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| RACHEL ANN STUCKY PA | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| DIANA ZHONG MD | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| BOOTH WAINSCOAT DO | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| SARAH BURGDORF MD | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| ALEX MARSHAL TRZEBUCKI MD | Telehealth · Elyria | 19.8 mi |
| Health Ministries Clinic-Halstead | Community Care Access · Halstead | 21.2 mi |
| Health Ministries Clinic | Community Care Access · Newton | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PrairieStar Health Center
Does PrairieStar Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 171824 for PrairieStar Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 620-663-8484 x113 to confirm.
What kind of site is PrairieStar Health Center?
HRSA records PrairieStar Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. PRAIRIESTAR HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PrairieStar Health Center?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at PrairieStar Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 620-663-8484 x113 for open days.
Where is PrairieStar Health Center?
PrairieStar Health Center is at 2700 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS, 67502-1242, Reno County. The area measures 277 people per square mile. Reno County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PrairieStar Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PrairieStar Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 620-663-8484 x113 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PRAIRIESTAR HEALTH CENTER INC locations near PrairieStar Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PRAIRIESTAR HEALTH CENTER INC sites to PrairieStar 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 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.