federally qualified health center site
United Health Centers — Winston Salem, North Carolina
About United Health Centers
United Health Centers is a federally qualified health center site in Winston Salem, Forsyth County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Forsyth County.
UNITED HEALTH CENTERS 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 United Health Centers
Part B pays for the visit at United Health Centers 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 341987 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1811136476.
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 United Health Centers
United Health Centers 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
United Health Centers 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
United Health Centers is at 3009 Waughtown Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27107-1634, Forsyth County.
Winston Salem measures 611 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 southsideunitedhealth.org.
Call 336-293-8728 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 United Health Centers
The nearest UNITED HEALTH CENTERS site is United Health Centers @ Commons in Winston Salem, 2.5 miles away.
United Heatlh Centers @Peters Creek Parkway in Winston Salem is the next one out, 4.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Kintegra at East Forsyth High, listed under Community Care Access, 3.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Forsyth County carries 10 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| United Health Centers @ Commons | Same network · Winston Salem | 2.5 mi |
| United Heatlh Centers @Peters Creek Parkway | Same network · Winston Salem | 4.1 mi |
| Kintegra at East Forsyth High | Community Care Access · Kernersville | 3.2 mi |
| AMANDA LINNEMAN NP | Telehealth · Winston-Salem | 4.7 mi |
| JENNIFER L GREEN PA | Telehealth · Winston-Salem | 4.7 mi |
| BRIAN J MCCARTHY NP | Telehealth · Winston-Salem | 4.7 mi |
| VICTORIA ROSE SHADA MD | Telehealth · Winston-Salem | 4.7 mi |
| KRISTEN G HAIRSTON MD | Provider · Forsyth | 4.7 mi |
| LEAH ELIZABETH KANG-OH D.O. | Provider · Forsyth | 4.7 mi |
| CHIRAPA SINTHUSEK PA | Provider · Forsyth | 4.7 mi |
| SHERRILL D. BRASWELL MD | Provider · Forsyth | 4.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about United Health Centers
Does United Health Centers accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341987 for United Health Centers, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 336-293-8728 to confirm.
What kind of site is United Health Centers?
HRSA records United Health Centers as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. UNITED HEALTH CENTERS operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at United Health Centers?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at United Health Centers. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 336-293-8728 for open days.
Where is United Health Centers?
United Health Centers is at 3009 Waughtown Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27107-1634, Forsyth County. The area measures 611 people per square mile. Forsyth County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at United Health Centers?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what United Health Centers charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 336-293-8728 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other UNITED HEALTH CENTERS locations near United Health Centers?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest UNITED HEALTH CENTERS sites to United Health Centers 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.