federally qualified health center site
KentuckyCare - 44 — Paducah, Kentucky
About KentuckyCare - 44
KentuckyCare - 44 is a federally qualified health center site in Paducah, McCracken County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in McCracken County.
ARCARE runs 118 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 KentuckyCare - 44
Part B pays for the visit at KentuckyCare - 44 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 181913 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1598186116.
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 KentuckyCare - 44
KentuckyCare - 44 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
KentuckyCare - 44 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
KentuckyCare - 44 is at 3360 Wayne Sullivan Dr, Paducah, KY, 42003, McCracken County.
Paducah measures 274 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at arcare.net.
Call 270-443-9474 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 KentuckyCare - 44
The nearest ARCARE site is KentuckyCare - 038 in Paducah, 3.5 miles away.
KentuckyCare-43 in Paducah is the next one out, 3.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Kentucky Admin Office, listed under Community Care Access, 6.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McCracken County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KentuckyCare - 038 | Same network · Paducah | 3.5 mi |
| KentuckyCare-43 | Same network · Paducah | 3.5 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 151 | Same network · Smithland | 10.2 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 153 | Same network · Smithland | 10.3 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 150 | Same network · Burna | 16 mi |
| KentuckyCare - 63 | Same network · Mayfield | 21 mi |
| Kentucky Admin Office | Community Care Access · McCracken | 6.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KentuckyCare - 44
Does KentuckyCare - 44 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 181913 for KentuckyCare - 44, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 270-443-9474 to confirm.
What kind of site is KentuckyCare - 44?
HRSA records KentuckyCare - 44 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. ARCARE operates it alongside 118 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KentuckyCare - 44?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at KentuckyCare - 44. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 270-443-9474 for open days.
Where is KentuckyCare - 44?
KentuckyCare - 44 is at 3360 Wayne Sullivan Dr, Paducah, KY, 42003, McCracken County. The area measures 274 people per square mile. McCracken County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KentuckyCare - 44?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KentuckyCare - 44 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 270-443-9474 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ARCARE locations near KentuckyCare - 44?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ARCARE sites to KentuckyCare - 44 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.