federally qualified health center site
NMPHC Wellness Center — Ashland, Mississippi
About NMPHC Wellness Center
NMPHC Wellness Center 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 2019; it reports 72 operating hours a week, above 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 Wellness Center
Part B pays for the visit at NMPHC Wellness 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 251089 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 NMPHC Wellness Center
NMPHC Wellness 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
NMPHC Wellness 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
NMPHC Wellness Center is at 16025 Boundary Dr, Ashland, MS, 38603-7738, Benton County.
Ashland measures 295 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 72 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nmphc.org.
Call 662-224-8951 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 Wellness Center
The nearest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC site is NMPHC Multi-Specialty Telehealth Center in Ashland, at the same registered coordinates.
Benton Medical Center 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NMPHC Multi-Specialty Telehealth Center | Same network · Ashland | <0.1 mi |
| 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 Pharmacy | 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 | 24.6 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 Wellness Center
Does NMPHC Wellness Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251089 for NMPHC Wellness Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 662-224-8951 to confirm.
What kind of site is NMPHC Wellness Center?
HRSA records NMPHC Wellness Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. 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 Wellness Center?
HRSA reports 72 operating hours a week at NMPHC Wellness Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 662-224-8951 for open days.
Where is NMPHC Wellness Center?
NMPHC Wellness Center is at 16025 Boundary Dr, Ashland, MS, 38603-7738, 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 Wellness Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NMPHC Wellness Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 662-224-8951 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC locations near NMPHC Wellness Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC sites to NMPHC Wellness 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.