federally qualified health center site
Family Medicine Associates — Saint Joseph, Missouri
About Family Medicine Associates
Family Medicine Associates is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Joseph, Buchanan County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1998; it reports 54 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Buchanan County.
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 19 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 Family Medicine Associates
Part B pays for the visit at Family Medicine Associates 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 261845 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1629190822.
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 Family Medicine Associates
Family Medicine Associates 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
Family Medicine Associates 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
Family Medicine Associates is at 2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-4954, Buchanan County.
Saint Joseph measures 629 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 54 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nwhealth-services.org.
Call 816-232-6818 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 Family Medicine Associates
The nearest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Northwest Health Mobile Unit in Saint Joseph, at the same registered coordinates.
Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health in Saint Joseph is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
Buchanan County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Health Mobile Unit | Same network · Saint Joseph | <0.1 mi |
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | Same network · Saint Joseph | 1.3 mi |
| NHS North End Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3 mi |
| Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3.3 mi |
| South Side Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 5.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Family Medicine Associates
Does Family Medicine Associates accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 261845 for Family Medicine Associates, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 816-232-6818 to confirm.
What kind of site is Family Medicine Associates?
HRSA records Family Medicine Associates as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1998. NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Family Medicine Associates?
HRSA reports 54 operating hours a week at Family Medicine Associates. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 816-232-6818 for open days.
Where is Family Medicine Associates?
Family Medicine Associates is at 2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-4954, Buchanan County. The area measures 629 people per square mile. Buchanan County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Family Medicine Associates?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Family Medicine Associates charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 816-232-6818 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Family Medicine Associates?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Family Medicine Associates 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.