federally qualified health center site
Knott County Optometry Clinic — Hindman, Kentucky
About Knott County Optometry Clinic
Knott County Optometry Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Hindman, Knott County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Knott County.
MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION runs 33 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 Knott County Optometry Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Knott County Optometry 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 B01189 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1326929431.
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 Knott County Optometry Clinic
Knott County Optometry Clinic 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
Knott County Optometry 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
Knott County Optometry Clinic is at 1974 Highway 160 S, Hindman, KY, 41822-9045, Knott County.
Hindman measures 233 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mchcky.com.
Call 606-785-0261 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 Knott County Optometry Clinic
The nearest MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION site is Knott County Dental Clinic in Hindman, at the same registered coordinates.
Knott County Medical Clinic in Hindman is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is East Kentucky Health Service Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knott County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Knott County Dental Clinic | Same network · Hindman | <0.1 mi |
| Knott County Medical Clinic | Same network · Hindman | 1.3 mi |
| Isom Medical Clinic | Same network · Jeremiah | 9.9 mi |
| Letcher Elementary School Based Clinic | Same network · Letcher | 11.6 mi |
| Hazard Medical Clinic | Same network · Hazard | 13.8 mi |
| MCHC Whitesburg Annex 1 | Same network · Whitesburg | 15 mi |
| East Kentucky Health Service Center | Community Care Access · Hindman | 1.5 mi |
| June Buchanan Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Hindman | 1.6 mi |
| South Floyd Elementary School | Community Care Access · Hi Hat | 13.2 mi |
| Little Flower Clinic | Community Care Access · Hazard | 13.4 mi |
| Kentucky Mountain Health Alliance Inc. | Community Care Access · Hazard | 13.4 mi |
| KMHA Medical Billing and Quality Office | Community Care Access · Hazard | 13.5 mi |
| Quantum Healthcare Associates, Inc. | Community Care Access · Hazard | 14 mi |
| KMHA Quick Response Team_Prevention Center | Community Care Access · Hazard | 14.5 mi |
| Mobile Dental Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Hazard | 14.9 mi |
| Ronald McDonald Care Mobile | Community Care Access · Hazard | 14.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Knott County Optometry Clinic
Does Knott County Optometry Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number B01189 for Knott County Optometry Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 606-785-0261 to confirm.
What kind of site is Knott County Optometry Clinic?
HRSA records Knott County Optometry Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Knott County Optometry Clinic?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Knott County Optometry Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 606-785-0261 for open days.
Where is Knott County Optometry Clinic?
Knott County Optometry Clinic is at 1974 Highway 160 S, Hindman, KY, 41822-9045, Knott County. The area measures 233 people per square mile. Knott County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Knott County Optometry Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Knott County Optometry Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 606-785-0261 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION locations near Knott County Optometry Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CORPORATION sites to Knott County Optometry 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 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.