federally qualified health center site
Ocracoke Health Center — Ocracoke, North Carolina
About Ocracoke Health Center
Ocracoke Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ocracoke, Hyde County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Hyde County.
OCRACOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 2 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 Ocracoke Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ocracoke Health 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 343893 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Ocracoke Health Center
Ocracoke Health 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
Ocracoke Health 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
Ocracoke Health Center is at 305 Back Rd, Ocracoke, NC, 27960-1007, Hyde County.
Ocracoke measures 1,477 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 252-928-1511 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 Ocracoke Health Center
The nearest OCRACOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Engelhard Medical Center in Engelhard, 27.5 miles away.
Manteo Community Health Center in Manteo is the next one out, 57.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ocracoke School, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Hyde County carries 5 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Engelhard Medical Center | Same network · Engelhard | 27.5 mi |
| Manteo Community Health Center | Same network · Manteo | 57.6 mi |
| Ocracoke School | Community Care Access · Ocracoke | 0.1 mi |
| Ocracoke Health Center Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Ocracoke | 3.4 mi |
| Mattamuskeet Elementary School | Community Care Access · Swanquarter | 26.4 mi |
| Mattamuskeet Early College High | Community Care Access · Swanquarter | 26.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ocracoke Health Center
Does Ocracoke Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 343893 for Ocracoke Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 252-928-1511 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ocracoke Health Center?
HRSA records Ocracoke Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. OCRACOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ocracoke Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ocracoke Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 252-928-1511 for open days.
Where is Ocracoke Health Center?
Ocracoke Health Center is at 305 Back Rd, Ocracoke, NC, 27960-1007, Hyde County. The area measures 1,477 people per square mile. Hyde County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ocracoke Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ocracoke Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 252-928-1511 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OCRACOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Ocracoke Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OCRACOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Ocracoke Health 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.