federally qualified health center site

West County Middle School — Park Hills, Missouri

About West County Middle School

West County Middle School is a federally qualified health center site in Park Hills, 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 2022; it reports 4 operating hours a week, in line with 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 West County Middle School

Part B pays for the visit at West County Middle School 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 West County Middle School

West County Middle School 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

West County Middle School 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

West County Middle School is at 728 Highway M, Park Hills, MO, 63601-9321, St. Francois County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Park Hills measures 740 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 4 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 West County Middle School

The nearest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER site is West County High School in Park Hills, 0.1 miles away.

West County R-IV School District Clinic in Park Hills is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob, listed under Community Care Access, 16.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

St. Francois County carries 25 listings.

The full Missouri list is.

Other options near West County Middle School
ResourceTypeDistance
West County High SchoolSame network · Park Hills0.1 mi
West County R-IV School District ClinicSame network · Park Hills0.4 mi
Great Mines-West County Community Hope Center ClinicSame network · Leadwood1.1 mi
West County School Superintendent's OfficeSame network · Leadwood1.1 mi
Central Alternative SchoolSame network · Park Hills4.4 mi
North St. Francois County R-I NC Parkside ElementarySame network · Desloge4.4 mi
Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot KnobCommunity Care Access · Pilot Knob16.9 mi
Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot KnobCommunity Care Access · Pilot Knob16.9 mi
Compass Health - HillsboroCommunity Care Access · Hillsboro24.6 mi
Compass Health, Inc. Jeffco Mobile VanCommunity Care Access · Hillsboro24.6 mi
Compass Health, Inc.Community Care Access · Hillsboro25.4 mi
Compass Health - FestusCommunity Care Access · Festus26.9 mi
Missouri Highlands Health Care - ViburnumCommunity Care Access · Viburnum30.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about West County Middle School

Does West County Middle School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for West County Middle School, 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 West County Middle School?

HRSA records West County Middle School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. 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 West County Middle School?

HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at West County Middle School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 573-438-9355 for open days.

Where is West County Middle School?

West County Middle School is at 728 Highway M, Park Hills, MO, 63601-9321, 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 West County Middle School?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West County Middle School 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 West County Middle School?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREAT MINES HEALTH CENTER sites to West County Middle School 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.