federally qualified health center site
Rural Health Group at GCP — Gaston, North Carolina
About Rural Health Group at GCP
Rural Health Group at GCP is a federally qualified health center site in Gaston, Northampton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Northampton 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 GCP
Part B pays for the visit at Rural Health Group at GCP 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 RURAL HEALTH GROUP, 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 Rural Health Group at GCP
Rural Health Group at GCP 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 GCP 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 GCP is at 320 Pleasant Hill Rd, Gaston, NC, 27832-9511, Northampton County.
Gaston measures 616 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rhgnc.org.
Call 252-536-5871 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 GCP
The nearest RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC site is Rural Health Group Administration in Roanoke Rapids, 2.8 miles away.
Rural Health Group at Drugco Express in Roanoke Rapids is the next one out, 3.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Rural Health Group Mobile Dental Unit, listed under Community Care Access, 4.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Northampton County carries 5 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rural Health Group Administration | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 2.8 mi |
| Rural Health Group at Drugco Express | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 3.6 mi |
| Rural Health Group at HRMC | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 4.8 mi |
| Rural Health Group at Halifax Medical Specialist | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 4.9 mi |
| Rural Health Group Women's Health | Same network · Roanoke Rapids | 5 mi |
| Rural Health Group at Halifax Community College | Same network · Weldon | 5.3 mi |
| Rural Health Group Mobile Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Roanoke Rapids | 4.1 mi |
| Woodland Primary Care | Community Care Access · Woodland | 26.5 mi |
| Aulander Dental and Primary Care | Community Care Access · Aulander | 35.3 mi |
| LEWISTON COMMMUNITY HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lewiston | 36.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rural Health Group at GCP
Does Rural Health Group at GCP accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Rural Health Group at GCP, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 252-536-5871 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rural Health Group at GCP?
HRSA records Rural Health Group at GCP as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2015. 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 GCP?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Rural Health Group at GCP. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 252-536-5871 for open days.
Where is Rural Health Group at GCP?
Rural Health Group at GCP is at 320 Pleasant Hill Rd, Gaston, NC, 27832-9511, Northampton County. The area measures 616 people per square mile. Northampton County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Rural Health Group at GCP?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rural Health Group at GCP charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 252-536-5871 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC locations near Rural Health Group at GCP?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL HEALTH GROUP, INC sites to Rural Health Group at GCP 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.