federally qualified health center site
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE — Ellington, Missouri
About MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is a federally qualified health center site in Ellington, Reynolds County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1975; it reports 42 operating hours a week, in line with the 42-hour median for health center sites in Reynolds County.
BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. runs 37 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 MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
Part B pays for the visit at MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE 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 BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC.; 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 MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE 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
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE 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
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is at 110 S 2nd St, Ellington, MO, 63638-9400, Reynolds County.
Ellington measures 697 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mohigh.org.
Call 573-663-2313 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 MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
The nearest BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. site is Missouri Highlands Dental - Ellington in Ellington, 0.1 miles away.
Missouri Highlands Health Care - Ellington in Ellington is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
Reynolds County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Highlands Dental - Ellington | Same network · Ellington | 0.1 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Ellington | Same network · Ellington | 0.5 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Piedmont | Same network · Piedmont | 16.3 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Dental - Piedmont | Same network · Piedmont | 16.4 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Annapolis | Same network · Annapolis | 17 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Van Buren | Same network · Van Buren | 17.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE
Does MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-663-2313 to confirm.
What kind of site is MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE?
HRSA records MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1975. BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. operates it alongside 37 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 573-663-2313 for open days.
Where is MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE?
MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE is at 110 S 2nd St, Ellington, MO, 63638-9400, Reynolds County. The area measures 697 people per square mile. Reynolds County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-663-2313 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. locations near MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BIG SPRINGS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INC. sites to MISSOURI HIGHLANDS HEALTH CARE 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.