federally qualified health center site
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC — Walnut Grove, Mississippi
About WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Walnut Grove, Leake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1992; it reports 43 operating hours a week, in line with the 43-hour median for health center sites in Leake County.
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC runs 4 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 WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC 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 251841 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1255387619.
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 WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC 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
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC 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
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC is at 199 Rimmer St, Walnut Grove, MS, 39189-6586, Leake County.
Walnut Grove measures 158 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 43 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 601-253-2733 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 WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC
The nearest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC site is SEBASTOPOL CLINIC in Walnut Grove, 7.3 miles away.
EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE in Walnut Grove is the next one out, 7.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc, listed under Community Care Access, 10.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Leake County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SEBASTOPOL CLINIC | Same network · Walnut Grove | 7.3 mi |
| EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE | Same network · Walnut Grove | 7.4 mi |
| PHILADELPHIA HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Philadelphia | 22 mi |
| Newton Health Care | Same network · Newton | 25.4 mi |
| G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center, Inc | Community Care Access · Carthage | 10.8 mi |
| EVA NICOLE DYE NP | Telehealth · Tucker | 25.1 mi |
| Family Health Care Clinic, Inc.--Pelahatchie | Community Care Access · Pelahatchie | 27.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC
Does WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 251841 for WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 601-253-2733 to confirm.
What kind of site is WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC?
HRSA records WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1992. EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC?
HRSA reports 43 operating hours a week at WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 601-253-2733 for open days.
Where is WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC?
WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC is at 199 Rimmer St, Walnut Grove, MS, 39189-6586, Leake County. The area measures 158 people per square mile. Leake County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 601-253-2733 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC locations near WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI HEALTH CARE INC sites to WALNUT GROVE MEDICAL CLINIC 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.