federally qualified health center site
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE — Walnut Grove, Mississippi
About EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE is a federally qualified health center site in Walnut Grove, Leake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1978; HRSA lists it as full-time.
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC runs 4 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 EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE
Part B pays for the visit at EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE 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 for EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC; 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 CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 641,558 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-844-822-4622; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE 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 CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE is at 1490 MS-487, Walnut Grove, MS, 39189-6238, Leake County.
Walnut Grove measures 158 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 601-625-7140 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 CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE
The nearest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC site is SEBASTOPOL CLINIC in Walnut Grove, at the same registered coordinates.
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC in Walnut Grove is the next one out, 7.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc, listed under Community Care Access, 16.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Leake County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SEBASTOPOL CLINIC | Same network · Walnut Grove | <0.1 mi |
| WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC | Same network · Walnut Grove | 7.4 mi |
| PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Philadelphia | 17.2 mi |
| Newton Health Care | Same network · Newton | 19.4 mi |
| G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc | Community Care Access · Carthage | 16.1 mi |
| EVA NICOLE DYE NP | Telehealth · Tucker | 18.9 mi |
| Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--Pelahatchie | Community Care Access · Pelahatchie | 32.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE
Does EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 601-625-7140 to confirm.
What kind of site is EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE?
HRSA records EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1978. EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE?
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE is at 1490 MS-487, Walnut Grove, MS, 39189-6238, Leake County. The area measures 158 people per square mile. Leake County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-625-7140 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC locations near EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC sites to EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE 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 else is near EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE?
EVA NICOLE DYE NP is 18.9 miles away and Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--Pelahatchie 32.6 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Mississippi?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Mississippi State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Mississippi formularies free at 1-844-822-4622.