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.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West County High School | Same network · Park Hills | 0.1 mi |
| West County R-IV School District Clinic | Same network · Park Hills | 0.4 mi |
| Great Mines-West County Community Hope Center Clinic | Same network · Leadwood | 1.1 mi |
| West County School Superintendent's Office | Same network · Leadwood | 1.1 mi |
| Central Alternative School | Same network · Park Hills | 4.4 mi |
| North St. Francois County R-I NC Parkside Elementary | Same network · Desloge | 4.4 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 16.9 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Dental - Pilot Knob | Community Care Access · Pilot Knob | 16.9 mi |
| Compass Health - Hillsboro | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 24.6 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. Jeffco Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 24.6 mi |
| Compass Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Hillsboro | 25.4 mi |
| Compass Health - Festus | Community Care Access · Festus | 26.9 mi |
| Missouri Highlands Health Care - Viburnum | Community Care Access · Viburnum | 30.4 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.