federally qualified health center site
South Shore Family Health Center — South Shore, Kentucky
About South Shore Family Health Center
South Shore Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in South Shore, Greenup County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 48 operating hours a week, in line with the 48-hour median for health center sites in Greenup County.
LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC runs 20 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 South Shore Family Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at South Shore Family 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 181884 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 South Shore Family Health Center
South Shore Family Health 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
South Shore Family 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
South Shore Family Health Center is at 142 Depot Dr, South Shore, KY, 41175-9306, Greenup County.
South Shore measures 1,642 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 606-796-3029 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 South Shore Family Health Center
The nearest LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC site is ELEANOR JOHNSON'S WOMENS CENTER in Vanceburg, 22 miles away.
LEWIS CO FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC in Vanceburg is the next one out, 22 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is GINA RIGSBEE NP, listed under Telehealth, 14.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ELEANOR JOHNSON'S WOMENS CENTER | Same network · Vanceburg | 22 mi |
| LEWIS CO FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC | Same network · Vanceburg | 22 mi |
| LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. | Same network · Vanceburg | 22 mi |
| PrimaryPlus Mobile Unit | Same network · Vanceburg | 22 mi |
| Ashland Family Health Center | Same network · Ashland | 24.2 mi |
| PrimaryPlus - Grayson | Same network · Grayson | 26.1 mi |
| GINA RIGSBEE NP | Telehealth · Garrison | 14.3 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Ashland | Community Care Access · Ashland | 24.6 mi |
| OVP Health Care, Inc.- Ashland, KY | Community Care Access · Ashland | 24.9 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Grayson | Community Care Access · Grayson | 27 mi |
Common questions
Questions about South Shore Family Health Center
Does South Shore Family Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 181884 for South Shore Family Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 606-796-3029 to confirm.
What kind of site is South Shore Family Health Center?
HRSA records South Shore Family Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC operates it alongside 20 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at South Shore Family Health Center?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at South Shore Family Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 606-796-3029 for open days.
Where is South Shore Family Health Center?
South Shore Family Health Center is at 142 Depot Dr, South Shore, KY, 41175-9306, Greenup County. The area measures 1,642 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at South Shore Family Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South Shore Family Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 606-796-3029 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC locations near South Shore Family Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LEWIS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC sites to South Shore Family 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 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.