federally qualified health center site
North Cove Elementary School — Marion, North Carolina
About North Cove Elementary School
North Cove Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Marion, McDowell County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at North Cove Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at North Cove Elementary 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, so 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 North Cove Elementary School
North Cove Elementary School 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
North Cove Elementary 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
North Cove Elementary School is at 401 American Thread Rd, Marion, NC, 28752-8549, McDowell County.
Marion measures 1,370 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
Call 828-285-0622 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 North Cove Elementary School
The closest unrelated listing is MAHEC at East McDowell Middle, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MAHEC at East McDowell Middle | Community Care Access · Marion | 0.8 mi |
| East McDowell Middle School | Community Care Access · Marion | 0.8 mi |
| Marion Elementary School | Community Care Access · Marion | 1 mi |
| MAHEC at Eastfield Global Magnet | Community Care Access · Marion | 1.1 mi |
| McDowell County Health Center | Community Care Access · Marion | 1.6 mi |
| MAHEC at Foothills Community School | Community Care Access · Marion | 2 mi |
| McDowell High School | Community Care Access · Marion | 2.3 mi |
| MAHEC at McDowell High School | Community Care Access · Marion | 2.3 mi |
| MAHEC at West McDowell Middle | Community Care Access · Marion | 2.5 mi |
| West McDowell Middle School | Community Care Access · Marion | 2.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North Cove Elementary School
Does North Cove Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for North Cove Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-285-0622 to confirm.
What kind of site is North Cove Elementary School?
HRSA records North Cove Elementary School as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is North Cove Elementary School?
North Cove Elementary School is at 401 American Thread Rd, Marion, NC, 28752-8549, McDowell County. The area measures 1,370 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at North Cove Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North Cove Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-285-0622 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near North Cove Elementary School?
East McDowell Middle School is 0.8 miles away and Marion Elementary School 1 mile away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.