FQHC Look-Alike site
Hot Springs Medical Center — Hot Springs, North Carolina
About Hot Springs Medical Center
Hot Springs Medical Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Hot Springs, Madison County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Madison County.
HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC runs 3 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 Hot Springs Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Hot Springs Medical 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 Medicare billing number 341896 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1376510875.
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 Hot Springs Medical Center
Hot Springs Medical Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Hot Springs Medical 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
Hot Springs Medical Center is at 66 NW US 25 70 Hwy, Hot Springs, NC, 28743-9642, Madison County.
Hot Springs measures 179 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 828-622-3245 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 Hot Springs Medical Center
The nearest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC site is Laurel Medical Center in Marshall, 5.6 miles away.
Mashburn Medical Center in Marshall is the next one out, 11.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAHEC at Madison Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 7.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Madison County carries 7 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel Medical Center | Same network · Marshall | 5.6 mi |
| Mashburn Medical Center | Same network · Marshall | 11.6 mi |
| Mars Hill Medical Center | Same network · Mars Hill | 16.5 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Middle School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 7.3 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Early College High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 10.2 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 10.3 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 17.8 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe High School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 18.5 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Middle School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 19.4 mi |
| MAHEC at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 19.4 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Primary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 20.4 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 20.5 mi |
| MAHEC at Clyde A Erwin Middle School | Community Care Access · Asheville | 22 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Hot Springs Medical Center
Does Hot Springs Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341896 for Hot Springs Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 828-622-3245 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hot Springs Medical Center?
HRSA records Hot Springs Medical Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hot Springs Medical Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Hot Springs Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 828-622-3245 for open days.
Where is Hot Springs Medical Center?
Hot Springs Medical Center is at 66 NW US 25 70 Hwy, Hot Springs, NC, 28743-9642, Madison County. The area measures 179 people per square mile. Madison County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hot Springs Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hot Springs Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-622-3245 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC locations near Hot Springs Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC sites to Hot Springs Medical 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 North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.