federally qualified health center site
Ocracoke School — Ocracoke, North Carolina
About Ocracoke School
Ocracoke School is a federally qualified health center site in Ocracoke, Hyde County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 16 operating hours a week, in line with the 16-hour median for health center sites in Hyde County.
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 10 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 School
Part B pays for the visit at Ocracoke 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 for METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC; 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 Ocracoke School
Ocracoke 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
Ocracoke 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
Ocracoke School is at 120 School House Rd, Ocracoke, NC, 27960-1395, Hyde County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Ocracoke measures 1,477 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at agapechc.org.
Call 252-940-0602 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 School
The nearest METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Mattamuskeet Elementary School in Swanquarter, 26.4 miles away.
Mattamuskeet Early College High in Swanquarter is the next one out, 26.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ocracoke Health Center, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mattamuskeet Elementary School | Same network · Swanquarter | 26.4 mi |
| Mattamuskeet Early College High | Same network · Swanquarter | 26.5 mi |
| Agape Health Services- Aurora | Same network · Aurora | 47.4 mi |
| AGAPE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Washington | 67.6 mi |
| Agape Health Services Mobile Unit | Same network · Washington | 67.6 mi |
| Agape Health Services- Administrative Building | Same network · Washington | 67.6 mi |
| Ocracoke Health Center | Community Care Access · Ocracoke | 0.1 mi |
| Ocracoke Health Center Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Ocracoke | 3.4 mi |
| Engelhard Medical Center | Community Care Access · Engelhard | 27.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ocracoke School
Does Ocracoke School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ocracoke School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 252-940-0602 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ocracoke School?
HRSA records Ocracoke School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ocracoke School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Ocracoke School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 252-940-0602 for open days.
Where is Ocracoke School?
Ocracoke School is at 120 School House Rd, Ocracoke, NC, 27960-1395, 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 School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ocracoke School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 252-940-0602 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Ocracoke School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Ocracoke School 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.