federally qualified health center site
Kentucky River Foothills — Irvine, Kentucky
About Kentucky River Foothills
Kentucky River Foothills is a federally qualified health center site in Irvine, Estill County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 15 operating hours a week, below the 50-hour median for health center sites in Estill County.
KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL runs 6 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 Kentucky River Foothills
Part B pays for the visit at Kentucky River Foothills 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 181830 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1346874054.
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 Kentucky River Foothills
Kentucky River Foothills 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
Kentucky River Foothills 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
Kentucky River Foothills is at 100 Tyler Ln, Irvine, KY, 40336-8827, Estill County.
Irvine measures 1,725 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 15 operating hours a week here.
Call 606-531-2012 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 Kentucky River Foothills
The nearest KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL site is Foothills Health and Wellness Center Administration Site in Clay City, 11.6 miles away.
HCH MOBILE VAN CLINIC in Clay City is the next one out, 11.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is White House Clinic - Irvine, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Estill County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Foothills Health and Wellness Center Administration Site | Same network · Clay City | 11.6 mi |
| HCH MOBILE VAN CLINIC | Same network · Clay City | 11.6 mi |
| Healthcare Management Facility | Same network · Clay City | 11.6 mi |
| Foothills Health & Wellness Center | Same network · Clay City | 11.7 mi |
| Kentucky River Foothills Development Council, Inc. | Same network · Richmond | 14.5 mi |
| KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, INC. | Same network · Richmond | 17 mi |
| White House Clinic - Irvine | Community Care Access · Irvine | 0.4 mi |
| Clay City Elementary School Based Health | Community Care Access · Clay City | 12 mi |
| Powell County Middle School Based Health | Community Care Access · Stanton | 12.3 mi |
| Stanton Elementary 2 School Based Health | Community Care Access · Stanton | 12.3 mi |
| Powell County High School Based Health | Community Care Access · Stanton | 12.5 mi |
| Sterling Health Care - Stanton | Community Care Access · Stanton | 12.8 mi |
| Powell County Academy School Based Health | Community Care Access · Stanton | 13.1 mi |
| Stanton Elementary School Based Health | Community Care Access · Stanton | 13.1 mi |
| Powell County Outreach Office | Community Care Access · Westbend | 14.2 mi |
| White House Clinic - Richmond | Community Care Access · Richmond | 14.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Kentucky River Foothills
Does Kentucky River Foothills accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 181830 for Kentucky River Foothills, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 606-531-2012 to confirm.
What kind of site is Kentucky River Foothills?
HRSA records Kentucky River Foothills as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Kentucky River Foothills?
HRSA reports 15 operating hours a week at Kentucky River Foothills. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 606-531-2012 for open days.
Where is Kentucky River Foothills?
Kentucky River Foothills is at 100 Tyler Ln, Irvine, KY, 40336-8827, Estill County. The area measures 1,725 people per square mile. Estill County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Kentucky River Foothills?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Kentucky River Foothills charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 606-531-2012 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL locations near Kentucky River Foothills?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KENTUCKY RIVER FOOTHILLS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL sites to Kentucky River Foothills 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 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.