federally qualified health center site
Vancleave Health Center — Vancleave, Mississippi
About Vancleave Health Center
Vancleave Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Vancleave, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1987; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.
COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 49 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 Vancleave Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Vancleave Health 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 009011503 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1104814359.
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 Vancleave Health Center
Vancleave Health 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
Vancleave Health 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
Vancleave Health Center is at 10828 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS, 39565-7845, Jackson County.
Vancleave measures 193 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at coastalfamilyhealth.org.
Call 228-826-4711 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 Vancleave Health Center
The nearest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC site is SBHC - Vancleave High in Vancleave, 1.8 miles away.
SBHC - Vancleave Upper Elementary in Vancleave is the next one out, 3.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SBHC - Gorenflo Elementary, listed under Community Care Access, 15.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jackson County carries 13 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SBHC - Vancleave High | Same network · Vancleave | 1.8 mi |
| SBHC - Vancleave Upper Elementary | Same network · Vancleave | 3.1 mi |
| SBHC - St. Martin High | Same network · Ocean Springs | 7.1 mi |
| SBHC - Escatawpa | Same network · Moss Point | 10.6 mi |
| Coastal Family Health Center Convenient Care and Pharmacy | Same network · Moss Point | 10.9 mi |
| SBHC - Moss Point High | Same network · Moss Point | 10.9 mi |
| SBHC - Gorenflo Elementary | Community Care Access · Harrison | 15.5 mi |
| SBHC - Nichols Elementary | Community Care Access · Harrison | 15.5 mi |
| DORIS A JONES NP | Telehealth · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| NISHA RICHMOND NP | Telehealth · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| CHANDRA R SUMLIN NP | Telehealth · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| BILOXI HMA LLC | Provider · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| MARK D BORCHELT MD, FACE | Provider · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| ALI AHMAD MD | Provider · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| PRASEEDA AKELLA MD | Provider · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
| ALI ALHERIMI MD | Provider · Harrison | 22.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Vancleave Health Center
Does Vancleave Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 009011503 for Vancleave Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 228-826-4711 to confirm.
What kind of site is Vancleave Health Center?
HRSA records Vancleave Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1987. COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 49 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Vancleave Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Vancleave Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 228-826-4711 for open days.
Where is Vancleave Health Center?
Vancleave Health Center is at 10828 Highway 57, Vancleave, MS, 39565-7845, Jackson County. The area measures 193 people per square mile. Jackson County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Vancleave Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Vancleave Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 228-826-4711 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Vancleave Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COASTAL FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Vancleave Health 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.