federally qualified health center site
East Kentucky Health Service Center — Hindman, Kentucky
About East Kentucky Health Service Center
East Kentucky Health Service Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hindman, Knott County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at East Kentucky Health Service Center
Part B pays for the visit at East Kentucky Health Service 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, so 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 East Kentucky Health Service Center
East Kentucky Health Service Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Kentucky expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 988,571 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-293-7447; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East Kentucky Health Service 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
East Kentucky Health Service Center is at 566 Highway 899, Hindman, KY, 41822, Knott County.
Hindman measures 233 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ekhsc.com.
Call 606-785-3164 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 East Kentucky Health Service Center
The closest unrelated listing is June Buchanan Medical Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| June Buchanan Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Hindman | 0.5 mi |
| Knott County Optometry Clinic | Community Care Access · Hindman | 1.5 mi |
| Knott County Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Hindman | 1.5 mi |
| Knott County Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Hindman | 2.7 mi |
| Isom Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Jeremiah | 11.2 mi |
| Letcher Elementary School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Letcher | 12.7 mi |
| Little Flower Clinic | Community Care Access · Hazard | 12.8 mi |
| Kentucky Mountain Health Alliance Inc. | Community Care Access · Hazard | 12.8 mi |
| KMHA Medical Billing and Quality Office | Community Care Access · Hazard | 12.9 mi |
| Hazard Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Hazard | 13.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Kentucky Health Service Center
Does East Kentucky Health Service Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Kentucky Health Service Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 606-785-3164 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Kentucky Health Service Center?
HRSA records East Kentucky Health Service Center as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is East Kentucky Health Service Center?
East Kentucky Health Service Center is at 566 Highway 899, Hindman, KY, 41822, Knott County. The area measures 233 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Kentucky Health Service Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Kentucky Health Service Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 606-785-3164 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near East Kentucky Health Service Center?
Knott County Optometry Clinic is 1.5 miles away and Knott County Dental Clinic 1.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Kentucky?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Kentucky formularies free at 1-877-293-7447.