federally qualified health center site
NMPHC Pharmacy — Ashland, Mississippi
About NMPHC Pharmacy
NMPHC Pharmacy is a federally qualified health center site in Ashland, Benton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Benton County.
NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC runs 18 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 NMPHC Pharmacy
Part B pays for the visit at NMPHC Pharmacy 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 NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1346833829.
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 NMPHC Pharmacy
NMPHC Pharmacy 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
NMPHC Pharmacy 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
NMPHC Pharmacy is at 16072 Boundary Dr, Ashland, MS, 38603, Benton County.
Ashland measures 295 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 nmphc.org.
Call 662-471-9444 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 NMPHC Pharmacy
The nearest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC site is Benton Medical Center in Ashland, 0.1 miles away.
Mobile Unit #1 in Ashland is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MT. PLEASANT FAMILY HLTH CLINIC, listed under Community Care Access, 18.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Benton County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Medical Center | Same network · Ashland | 0.1 mi |
| Mobile Unit #1 | Same network · Ashland | 0.1 mi |
| Mobile Unit #2 (Small) | Same network · Ashland | 0.1 mi |
| NMPHC Multi-Specialty Telehealth Center | Same network · Ashland | 0.1 mi |
| NMPHC Wellness Center | Same network · Ashland | 0.1 mi |
| NMPHC Administrative Annex | Same network · Ashland | 0.7 mi |
| MT. PLEASANT FAMILY HLTH CLINIC | Community Care Access · Holly Springs | 18.1 mi |
| MississippiCare - 126 | Community Care Access · New Albany | 24.7 mi |
| BYHALIA FAMILY DENTAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Byhalia | 28.4 mi |
| DBA BYHALIA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Byhalia | 28.4 mi |
| NEMHC Mobile Unit 1 | Community Care Access · Byhalia | 29.9 mi |
| NEMHC Mobile Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Byhalia | 29.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NMPHC Pharmacy
Does NMPHC Pharmacy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
NMPHC Pharmacy carries NPI 1346833829, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 662-471-9444 to confirm.
What kind of site is NMPHC Pharmacy?
HRSA records NMPHC Pharmacy as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 18 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NMPHC Pharmacy?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at NMPHC Pharmacy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 662-471-9444 for open days.
Where is NMPHC Pharmacy?
NMPHC Pharmacy is at 16072 Boundary Dr, Ashland, MS, 38603, Benton County. The area measures 295 people per square mile. Benton County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NMPHC Pharmacy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NMPHC Pharmacy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 662-471-9444 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC locations near NMPHC Pharmacy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC sites to NMPHC Pharmacy 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.