federally qualified health center site
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP — Gainesville, Missouri
About DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP is a federally qualified health center site in Gainesville, Ozark County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2004; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Ozark 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 HLTH SRV. GROUP
Part B pays for the visit at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP 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 261860 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1598762593.
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 HLTH SRV. GROUP
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP 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 HLTH SRV. GROUP 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 HLTH SRV. GROUP is at 87 Elm St, Gainesville, MO, 65655-7131, Ozark County.
Gainesville measures 259 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mo-ozarks.org.
Call 417-679-2775 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 HLTH SRV. GROUP
The nearest DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC site is MOCH - Ava School Based Site in Ava, 27.6 miles away.
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH in Ava is the next one out, 27.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia, listed under Community Care Access, 13 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MOCH - Ava School Based Site | Same network · Ava | 27.6 mi |
| DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH | Same network · Ava | 27.8 mi |
| Mobile Unit 1 | Same network · Ava | 27.8 mi |
| MOCH Wellness Center | Same network · Ava | 27.8 mi |
| MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY HEALTH | Same network · Mansfield | 37 mi |
| Missouri Ozarks Community Health | Same network · Mountain Grove | 38.4 mi |
| Missouri Ozarks Community Health - Theodosia | Community Care Access · Theodosia | 13 mi |
Common questions
Questions about DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP
Does DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 261860 for DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 417-679-2775 to confirm.
What kind of site is DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP?
HRSA records DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2004. 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 HLTH SRV. GROUP?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 417-679-2775 for open days.
Where is DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP?
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP is at 87 Elm St, Gainesville, MO, 65655-7131, Ozark County. The area measures 259 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 417-679-2775 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC locations near DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES GROUP INC sites to DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP 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.