federally qualified health center site
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH — Ava, Missouri
About DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is a federally qualified health center site in Ava, Douglas County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2003; it reports 56.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 56.5-hour median for health center sites in Douglas County.
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP 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 DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Part B pays for the visit at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 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 261859 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1912904145.
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 DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 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
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is at 504 W Broadway Ave, Ava, MO, 65608, Douglas County.
Ava measures 10 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 56.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mo-ozarks.org.
Call 417-683-5739 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 DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
The nearest DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC site is Mobile Unit 1 in Ava, at the same registered coordinates.
MOCH Wellness Center in Ava is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Fordland Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 20.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Douglas County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Unit 1 | Same network · Ava | <0.1 mi |
| MOCH Wellness Center | Same network · Ava | <0.1 mi |
| MOCH - Ava School Based Site | Same network · Ava | 0.3 mi |
| MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY HEALTH | Same network · Mansfield | 12.6 mi |
| Missouri Ozarks Community Health | Same network · Mountain Grove | 25.5 mi |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP | Same network · Gainesville | 27.8 mi |
| Fordland Clinic | Community Care Access · Fordland | 20.1 mi |
| Other Activities: Portable Clinical Care Delivery Sites | Community Care Access · Fordland | 20.1 mi |
| Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia | Community Care Access · Theodosia | 26.2 mi |
| Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Marshfield | Community Care Access · Marshfield | 30.4 mi |
| Hollister R-V - Hollister Middle School | Community Care Access · Hollister | 37.4 mi |
| Hollister R-V - Hollister High School | Community Care Access · Hollister | 37.4 mi |
| Hollister R-V - Hollister Early Childhood Center | Community Care Access · Hollister | 37.9 mi |
| Hollister R-V School District | Community Care Access · Hollister | 37.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Does DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 261859 for DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 417-683-5739 to confirm.
What kind of site is DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH?
HRSA records DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2003. DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH?
HRSA reports 56.5 operating hours a week at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 417-683-5739 for open days.
Where is DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH?
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH is at 504 W Broadway Ave, Ava, MO, 65608, Douglas County. The area measures 10 people per square mile. Douglas County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 417-683-5739 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC locations near DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC sites to DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH 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 Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.