federally qualified health center site
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate — Desloge, Missouri
About North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate is a federally qualified health center site in Desloge, St. Francois County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 10 operating hours a week, above the 4-hour median for health center sites in St. Francois County.
GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER runs 36 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 North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate
Part B pays for the visit at North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate 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 GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER; 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 North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate 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
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate 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
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate is at 801 E Elm St, Desloge, MO, 63601-3301, St. Francois County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Desloge measures 740 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 10 operating hours a week here.
Call 573-438-9355 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 North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate
The nearest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER site is North St. Francois County R-I Middle School in Desloge, 0.4 miles away.
North St. Francois County R-I NC Parkside Elementary in Desloge is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob, listed under Community Care Access, 18.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Francois County carries 25 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North St. Francois County R-I Middle School | Same network · Desloge | 0.4 mi |
| North St. Francois County R-I NC Parkside Elementary | Same network · Desloge | 0.8 mi |
| Central Elementary | Same network · Park Hills | 1.2 mi |
| Central High School | Same network · Park Hills | 2 mi |
| Central Middle School | Same network · Park Hills | 2.2 mi |
| North St. Francois County R-I High School | Same network · Bonne Terre | 2.4 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 18.7 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 18.7 mi |
| Compass Health - Hillsboro | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 24.2 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. Jeffco Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 24.2 mi |
| Compass Health - Festus | Community Care Access · Festus | 24.8 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 24.9 mi |
| Compass Health - Herculaneum | Community Care Access · Herculaneum | 28.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate
Does North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-438-9355 to confirm.
What kind of site is North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate?
HRSA records North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate?
HRSA reports 10 operating hours a week at North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-438-9355 for open days.
Where is North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate?
North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate is at 801 E Elm St, Desloge, MO, 63601-3301, St. Francois County. The area measures 740 people per square mile. St. Francois County holds 25 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-438-9355 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER locations near North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER sites to North St. Francois County R-I Intermediate 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.