federally qualified health center site
East Prairie Dental Center — East Prairie, Missouri
About East Prairie Dental Center
East Prairie Dental Center is a federally qualified health center site in East Prairie, Mississippi County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Mississippi County.
SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK runs 13 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 East Prairie Dental Center
Part B pays for the visit at East Prairie Dental 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 no Medicare billing number here for SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 East Prairie Dental Center
East Prairie Dental Center 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
East Prairie Dental 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
East Prairie Dental Center is at 111 Prairie Dr, East Prairie, MO, 63845-1114, Mississippi County.
East Prairie measures 1 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 573-649-9311 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 East Prairie Dental Center
The nearest SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK site is Sikeston High School Clinic in Sikeston, 12.1 miles away.
Sikeston Medical Clinic in Sikeston is the next one out, 12.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Cross Trails Medical Center, listed under Community Care Access, 36.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sikeston High School Clinic | Same network · Sikeston | 12.1 mi |
| Sikeston Medical Clinic | Same network · Sikeston | 12.2 mi |
| Sikeston Dental Center | Same network · Sikeston | 12.3 mi |
| Sikeston Alternative Education Center Clinic | Same network · Sikeston | 13.2 mi |
| New Madrid Medical Center | Same network · New Madrid | 15.9 mi |
| NMCC School Based Health Center | Same network · New Madrid | 16.6 mi |
| Cross Trails Medical Center | Community Care Access · Advance | 36.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Prairie Dental Center
Does East Prairie Dental Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Prairie Dental Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-649-9311 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Prairie Dental Center?
HRSA records East Prairie Dental Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Prairie Dental Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at East Prairie Dental Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-649-9311 for open days.
Where is East Prairie Dental Center?
East Prairie Dental Center is at 111 Prairie Dr, East Prairie, MO, 63845-1114, Mississippi County. The area measures 1 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Prairie Dental Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Prairie Dental Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-649-9311 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK locations near East Prairie Dental Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHEAST MISSOURI HEALTH NETWORK sites to East Prairie Dental 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 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.