federally qualified health center site
Lafayette House — Joplin, Missouri
About Lafayette House
Lafayette House is a federally qualified health center site in Joplin, Jasper County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 32-hour median for health center sites in Jasper County.
OZARK TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM runs 34 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 Lafayette House
Part B pays for the visit at Lafayette House 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 261977 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1649837444.
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 Lafayette House
Lafayette House 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
Lafayette House 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
Lafayette House is at 1809 S Connor Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804-1837, Jasper County.
Joplin measures 552 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at accessfamilycare.org.
Call 417-451-9450 x2337 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 Lafayette House
The nearest OZARK TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM site is Access Family Care Joplin in Joplin, 1.1 miles away.
Dental Mobile Clinic (Dental Mobile Van #1) in Joplin is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
Jasper County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Access Family Care Joplin | Same network · Joplin | 1.1 mi |
| Dental Mobile Clinic (Dental Mobile Van #1) | Same network · Joplin | 1.1 mi |
| Joplin High School | Same network · Joplin | 1.1 mi |
| Medical Mobile Clinic (Medical Van #1) | Same network · Joplin | 1.1 mi |
| ACCESS Family Care Carthage Clinic | Same network · Carthage | 13.9 mi |
| Neosho Schools- Field Early Childhood Center | Same network · Neosho | 15.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Lafayette House
Does Lafayette House accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 261977 for Lafayette House, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 417-451-9450 x2337 to confirm.
What kind of site is Lafayette House?
HRSA records Lafayette House as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. OZARK TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM operates it alongside 34 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Lafayette House?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Lafayette House. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 417-451-9450 x2337 for open days.
Where is Lafayette House?
Lafayette House is at 1809 S Connor Ave, Joplin, MO, 64804-1837, Jasper County. The area measures 552 people per square mile. Jasper County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Lafayette House?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Lafayette House charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 417-451-9450 x2337 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OZARK TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM locations near Lafayette House?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OZARK TRI-COUNTY HEALTH CARE CONSORTIUM sites to Lafayette House 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.