FQHC Look-Alike site
South County Health Center — Saint Louis, Missouri
About South County Health Center
South County Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Saint Louis, St. Louis County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in St. Louis County.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI runs 2 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 South County Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at South County Health 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 ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI; 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 South County Health Center
South County Health 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
South County Health 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
South County Health Center is at 4580 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63127-1810, St. Louis County.
Saint Louis measures 932 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at clinics.stlouiscountymo.gov.
Call 314-615-0400 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 South County Health Center
The nearest ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI site is North Central Community Health Center in Saint Louis, 12.7 miles away.
John C Murphy Health Center in Saint Louis is the next one out, 15.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is REBECCA ADAMS RD/ LD, listed under Nutritionist, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Louis County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Central Community Health Center | Same network · Saint Louis | 12.7 mi |
| John C Murphy Health Center | Same network · Saint Louis | 15.2 mi |
| REBECCA ADAMS RD/ LD | Nutritionist · St. Louis | 0.7 mi |
| ABEILLE SPEECH AND FEEDING THERAPY | Nutritionist · St. Louis | 1.4 mi |
| AMBER D MCKENZIE NP | Telehealth · Lakeshire | 2.5 mi |
| RAJ M SAJID MD | Telehealth · Fenton | 3.6 mi |
| Compass Health - Arnold | Community Care Access · Arnold | 5.8 mi |
| Compass Health - Mobile 1 | Community Care Access · Arnold | 5.8 mi |
| Clarity Healthcare | Community Care Access · Saint Louis | 7.1 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Arnold | 7.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about South County Health Center
Does South County Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for South County Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 314-615-0400 to confirm.
What kind of site is South County Health Center?
HRSA records South County Health Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at South County Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at South County Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 314-615-0400 for open days.
Where is South County Health Center?
South County Health Center is at 4580 S Lindbergh Blvd, Saint Louis, MO, 63127-1810, St. Louis County. The area measures 932 people per square mile. St. Louis County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at South County Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South County Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 314-615-0400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI locations near South County Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI sites to South County Health 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.