FQHC Look-Alike site
Mars Hill Medical Center — Mars Hill, North Carolina
About Mars Hill Medical Center
Mars Hill Medical Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Mars Hill, 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 66 operating hours a week, above 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 Mars Hill Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Mars Hill 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 341897 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1780651695.
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 Mars Hill Medical Center
Mars Hill 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
Mars Hill 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
Mars Hill Medical Center is at 119 Mountain View Road, Mars Hill, NC, 28754-9500, Madison County.
Mars Hill measures 1,103 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 66 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 828-689-3507 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 Mars Hill Medical Center
The nearest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC site is Mashburn Medical Center in Marshall, 6.1 miles away.
Laurel Medical Center in Marshall is the next one out, 13.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 5.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mashburn Medical Center | Same network · Marshall | 6.1 mi |
| Laurel Medical Center | Same network · Marshall | 13.2 mi |
| Hot Springs Medical Center | Same network · Hot Springs | 16.5 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 5.9 mi |
| MAHEC at Barnardsville Elementary | Community Care Access · Barnardsville | 6 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe High School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 6.1 mi |
| MAHEC at North Windy Ridge Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 7.1 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 7.2 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Early College High School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 7.3 mi |
| MAHEC at North Buncombe Middle School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 7.7 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Primary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 9.2 mi |
| MAHEC at Madison Middle School | Community Care Access · Marshall | 9.5 mi |
| MAHEC at Weaverville Elementary School | Community Care Access · Weaverville | 9.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mars Hill Medical Center
Does Mars Hill Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341897 for Mars Hill Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 828-689-3507 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mars Hill Medical Center?
HRSA records Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill Medical Center?
HRSA reports 66 operating hours a week at Mars Hill Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 828-689-3507 for open days.
Where is Mars Hill Medical Center?
Mars Hill Medical Center is at 119 Mountain View Road, Mars Hill, NC, 28754-9500, Madison County. The area measures 1,103 people per square mile. Madison County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mars Hill Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mars Hill Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-689-3507 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC locations near Mars Hill Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HOT SPRINGS HEALTH PROGRAM INC sites to Mars Hill 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.