federally qualified health center site
Newton Health Care — Newton, Mississippi
About Newton Health Care
Newton Health Care is a federally qualified health center site in Newton, Newton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Newton County.
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 Newton Health Care
Part B pays for the visit at Newton 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 Medicare billing number 251031 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1184090482.
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 Newton Health Care
Newton 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
Newton 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
Newton Health Care is at 9431 Eastside Drive Ext, Newton, MS, 39345-8063, Newton County.
Newton measures 464 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 601-635-3435 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 Newton Health Care
The nearest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC site is EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE in Walnut Grove, 19.4 miles away.
SEBASTOPOL CLINIC in Walnut Grove is the next one out, 19.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is GMHC, INC. / MPSD West End/TJ Harris Community School Based Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE | Same network · Walnut Grove | 19.4 mi |
| SEBASTOPOL CLINIC | Same network · Walnut Grove | 19.5 mi |
| WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC | Same network · Walnut Grove | 25.4 mi |
| PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Philadelphia | 28.2 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD West End/TJ Harris Community School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Meridian | 24 mi |
| EVA NICOLE DYE NP | Telehealth · Tucker | 24.7 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit | Community Care Access · Meridian | 24.8 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Meridian | 24.8 mi |
| GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC, INC. | Community Care Access · Meridian | 24.8 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD Meridian High School Community School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Meridian | 25.1 mi |
| Family Health Care Clinic,Bay Springs--Head Start | Community Care Access · Bay Springs | 27.9 mi |
| Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --Raleigh | Community Care Access · Raleigh | 32.2 mi |
| G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc | Community Care Access · Carthage | 35.4 mi |
| KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · De Kalb | 39.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Newton Health Care
Does Newton Health Care accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251031 for Newton Health Care, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 601-635-3435 to confirm.
What kind of site is Newton Health Care?
HRSA records Newton Health Care as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Newton Health Care?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Newton Health Care. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 601-635-3435 for open days.
Where is Newton Health Care?
Newton Health Care is at 9431 Eastside Drive Ext, Newton, MS, 39345-8063, Newton County. The area measures 464 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Newton Health Care?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Newton Health Care charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-635-3435 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC locations near Newton Health Care?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC sites to Newton 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 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.