federally qualified health center site
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express — Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
About Rural Health Group at Drugco Express
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express is a federally qualified health center site in Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 41.3 operating hours a week, below the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Halifax County.
RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC runs 21 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 Rural Health Group at Drugco Express
Part B pays for the visit at Rural Health Group at Drugco Express 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 341091 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1871081000.
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 Rural Health Group at Drugco Express
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express 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
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express 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
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express is at 1096 E 10th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870-3052, Halifax County.
Roanoke Rapids measures 1,526 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 41.3 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rhgnc.org.
Call 252-535-3516 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 Rural Health Group at Drugco Express
The nearest RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC site is Rural Health Group Administration in Roanoke Rapids, 1 mile away.
Rural Health Group at HRMC in Roanoke Rapids is the next one out, 1.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Rural Health Group Mobile Dental Unit, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Halifax County carries 14 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Health Group Administration | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 1 mi |
| Rural Health Group at HRMC | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 1.2 mi |
| Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialist | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 1.3 mi |
| Rural Health Group Women's Health | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 1.4 mi |
| Rural Health Group Corporate Headquarters | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 1.8 mi |
| Rural Health Group at Halifax Community College | Same network · Weldon | 2.2 mi |
| Rural Health Group Mobile Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Roanoke Rapids | 0.4 mi |
| Woodland Primary Care | Community Care Access · Woodland | 25.5 mi |
| LEWISTON COMMMUNITY HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lewiston | 34.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rural Health Group at Drugco Express
Does Rural Health Group at Drugco Express accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341091 for Rural Health Group at Drugco Express, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 252-535-3516 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rural Health Group at Drugco Express?
HRSA records Rural Health Group at Drugco Express as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Rural Health Group at Drugco Express?
HRSA reports 41.3 operating hours a week at Rural Health Group at Drugco Express. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 252-535-3516 for open days.
Where is Rural Health Group at Drugco Express?
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express is at 1096 E 10th St, Roanoke Rapids, NC, 27870-3052, Halifax County. The area measures 1,526 people per square mile. Halifax County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Rural Health Group at Drugco Express?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rural Health Group at Drugco Express charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 252-535-3516 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC locations near Rural Health Group at Drugco Express?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC sites to Rural Health Group at Drugco Express 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.