federally qualified health center site
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER — De Kalb, Mississippi
About KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in De Kalb, Kemper County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1993; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kemper County.
GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC runs 9 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 KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL 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 251847 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1982701223.
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 KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER 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
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL 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
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER is at 201 Birch St, De Kalb, MS, 39328-8017, Kemper County.
De Kalb measures 313 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gmhcinc.org.
Call 601-743-2643 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 KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
The nearest GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC site is Scooba Family Medical Center in Scooba, 12.2 miles away.
Shuqualak-Noxubee Health Center in Macon is the next one out, 25.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is EVA NICOLE DYE NP, listed under Telehealth, 22.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kemper County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scooba Family Medical Center | Same network · Scooba | 12.2 mi |
| Shuqualak-Noxubee Health Center | Same network · Macon | 25.5 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD Meridian High School Community School Based Clinic | Same network · Meridian | 27 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD West End/TJ Harris Community School Based Clinic | Same network · Meridian | 28.7 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit | Same network · Meridian | 29 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit 2 | Same network · Meridian | 29 mi |
| EVA NICOLE DYE NP | Telehealth · Tucker | 22.2 mi |
| PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 26.8 mi |
| Newton Health Care | Community Care Access · Newton | 39.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
Does KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251847 for KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 601-743-2643 to confirm.
What kind of site is KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA records KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1993. GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 601-743-2643 for open days.
Where is KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER?
KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER is at 201 Birch St, De Kalb, MS, 39328-8017, Kemper County. The area measures 313 people per square mile. Kemper County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-743-2643 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC locations near KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC sites to KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL 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 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.