FQHC Look-Alike site
Laurel Medical Center — Marshall, North Carolina
About Laurel Medical Center
Laurel Medical Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Marshall, 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 Laurel Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Laurel 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 341895 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1811964729.
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 Laurel Medical Center
Laurel 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
Laurel 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
Laurel Medical Center is at 80 Guntertown Rd, Marshall, NC, 28753-7806, Madison County.
Marshall measures 236 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 828-656-2611 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 Laurel Medical Center
The nearest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC site is Hot Springs Medical Center in Hot Springs, 5.6 miles away.
Mashburn Medical Center in Marshall is the next one out, 10.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAHEC at Madison Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 6.6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Medical Center | Same network · Hot Springs | 5.6 mi |
| Mashburn Medical Center | Same network · Marshall | 10.2 mi |
| Mars Hill Medical Center | Same network · Mars Hill | 13.2 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Middle School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 6.6 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 9.1 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Early College High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 9.1 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 16.3 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe High School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 16.9 mi |
| MAHEC at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 17.9 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Middle School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 18.1 mi |
| MAHEC at Barnardsville Elementary | Community Care Access · Barnardsville | 19.2 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Primary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 19.4 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 19.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Laurel Medical Center
Does Laurel Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341895 for Laurel Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 828-656-2611 to confirm.
What kind of site is Laurel Medical Center?
HRSA records Laurel 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 Laurel Medical Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Laurel Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 828-656-2611 for open days.
Where is Laurel Medical Center?
Laurel Medical Center is at 80 Guntertown Rd, Marshall, NC, 28753-7806, Madison County. The area measures 236 people per square mile. Madison County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Laurel Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Laurel Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-656-2611 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC locations near Laurel Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC sites to Laurel 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.