federally qualified health center site
Ripley Health Care Associates — Ripley, Mississippi
About Ripley Health Care Associates
Ripley Health Care Associates is a federally qualified health center site in Ripley, Tippah County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 43.5 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Tippah 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 Ripley Health Care Associates
Part B pays for the visit at Ripley Health Care Associates 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 251867 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1992190367.
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 Ripley Health Care Associates
Ripley Health Care Associates 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
Ripley Health Care Associates 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
Ripley Health Care Associates is at 749 S Line St, Ripley, MS, 38663-2811, Tippah County.
Ripley measures 469 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 43.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nmphc.org.
Call 662-837-0000 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 Ripley Health Care Associates
The nearest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC site is James D Nunnally Center for Community Health Excellence in Ripley, at the same registered coordinates.
NMPHC Administrative Annex in Ashland is the next one out, 14.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MississippiCare - 126, listed under Community Care Access, 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Tippah County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| James D Nunnally Center for Community Health Excellence | Same network · Ripley | <0.1 mi |
| NMPHC Administrative Annex | Same network · Ashland | 14.7 mi |
| Benton Medical Center | Same network · Ashland | 15.2 mi |
| Mobile Unit #1 | Same network · Ashland | 15.2 mi |
| Mobile Unit #2 (Small) | Same network · Ashland | 15.2 mi |
| NMPHC Multi-Specialty Telehealth Center | Same network · Ashland | 15.2 mi |
| MississippiCare - 126 | Community Care Access · New Albany | 16 mi |
| TERESA DARLENE KENDRICK NP | Telehealth · Booneville | 22.4 mi |
| Access School Health-North Pontotoc | Community Care Access · Ecru | 24.6 mi |
| MT. PLEASANT FAMILY HLTH CLINIC | Community Care Access · Holly Springs | 33.4 mi |
| AMNA GUL KHATTAK MD | Telehealth · Denmark | 35.9 mi |
| Mississippi Admin Office | Community Care Access · Denmark | 35.9 mi |
| KATHERINE WATERS SHIELDS NP | Telehealth · Denmark | 35.9 mi |
| Mantachie Rural Health Care, Inc. | Community Care Access · Mantachie | 38.1 mi |
| MANTACHIE MEDICAL MOBILE UNIT | Community Care Access · Mantachie | 38.1 mi |
| Mantachie Rural Health Care, Inc. School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Mantachie | 38.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ripley Health Care Associates
Does Ripley Health Care Associates accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251867 for Ripley Health Care Associates, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 662-837-0000 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ripley Health Care Associates?
HRSA records Ripley Health Care Associates as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. 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 Ripley Health Care Associates?
HRSA reports 43.5 operating hours a week at Ripley Health Care Associates. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 662-837-0000 for open days.
Where is Ripley Health Care Associates?
Ripley Health Care Associates is at 749 S Line St, Ripley, MS, 38663-2811, Tippah County. The area measures 469 people per square mile. Tippah County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ripley Health Care Associates?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ripley Health Care Associates charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 662-837-0000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC locations near Ripley Health Care Associates?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH MS PRIMARY HEALTH CARE INC sites to Ripley Health Care Associates 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.