federally qualified health center site
Scooba Family Medical Center — Scooba, Mississippi
About Scooba Family Medical Center
Scooba Family Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Scooba, Kemper County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; 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 Scooba Family Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Scooba 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 251873 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 Scooba Family Medical Center
Scooba 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
Scooba 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
Scooba Family Medical Center is at 927 Kemper St, Scooba, MS, 39358, Kemper County.
Scooba measures 280 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gmhcinc.org.
Call 601-476-9595 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 Scooba Family Medical Center
The nearest GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC site is KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER in De Kalb, 12.2 miles away.
Shuqualak-Noxubee Health Center in Macon is the next one out, 21.5 miles away.
Kemper County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KEMPER FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · De Kalb | 12.2 mi |
| Shuqualak-Noxubee Health Center | Same network · Macon | 21.5 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD Meridian High School Community School Based Clinic | Same network · Meridian | 33.1 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit | Same network · Meridian | 35 mi |
| GMHC Mobile Access Unit 2 | Same network · Meridian | 35 mi |
| GMHC, INC. / MPSD West End/TJ Harris Community School Based Clinic | Same network · Meridian | 35 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Scooba Family Medical Center
Does Scooba Family Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251873 for Scooba Family Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 601-476-9595 to confirm.
What kind of site is Scooba Family Medical Center?
HRSA records Scooba Family Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. 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 Scooba Family Medical Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Scooba Family Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 601-476-9595 for open days.
Where is Scooba Family Medical Center?
Scooba Family Medical Center is at 927 Kemper St, Scooba, MS, 39358, Kemper County. The area measures 280 people per square mile. Kemper County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Scooba Family Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Scooba Family Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-476-9595 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC locations near Scooba Family Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER MERIDIAN HEALTH CLINIC INC sites to Scooba 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.