federally qualified health center site
Saint James Dental Center — Saint James, Missouri
About Saint James Dental Center
Saint James Dental Center is a federally qualified health center site in Saint James, Phelps County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 38 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Phelps County.
SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 12 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 Saint James Dental Center
Part B pays for the visit at Saint James 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 SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY 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 Saint James Dental Center
Saint James 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
Saint James 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
Saint James Dental Center is at 414 W James Blvd, Saint James, MO, 65559-1219, Phelps County.
Saint James measures 963 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here.
Call 573-265-8402 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 Saint James Dental Center
The nearest SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is Four Rivers Community Health Center in Rolla, 7.8 miles away.
Four Rivers Community Health Center Mobile Medical in Rolla is the next one out, 7.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Compass Health, Inc., listed under Community Care Access, 9.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Phelps County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Four Rivers Community Health Center | Same network · Rolla | 7.8 mi |
| Four Rivers Community Health Center Mobile Medical | Same network · Rolla | 7.8 mi |
| Four Rivers Community Health Center Smile Mobile | Same network · Rolla | 7.8 mi |
| Pediatric Dentistry of the Ozarks | Same network · Rolla | 8.6 mi |
| Four Rivers Community Health Center - Admin | Same network · Rolla | 9.5 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Rolla | 9.5 mi |
| ELAINE BRIGGS NP | Telehealth · Lake Spring | 15.1 mi |
| Compass Health Owensville | Community Care Access · Owensville | 25.1 mi |
| Compass Health | Community Care Access · Sullivan | 28.2 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Viburnum | Community Care Access · Viburnum | 33 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Saint James Dental Center
Does Saint James Dental Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Saint James Dental Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 573-265-8402 to confirm.
What kind of site is Saint James Dental Center?
HRSA records Saint James Dental Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Saint James Dental Center?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at Saint James Dental Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-265-8402 for open days.
Where is Saint James Dental Center?
Saint James Dental Center is at 414 W James Blvd, Saint James, MO, 65559-1219, Phelps County. The area measures 963 people per square mile. Phelps County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Saint James Dental Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Saint James Dental Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 573-265-8402 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Saint James Dental Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH CENTRAL MISSOURI COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Saint James 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.