federally qualified health center site
Compass Community Health — Portsmouth, Ohio
About Compass Community Health
Compass Community Health is a federally qualified health center site in Portsmouth, Scioto County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 51 operating hours a week, above the 50-hour median for health center sites in Scioto County.
COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Compass Community Health
Part B pays for the visit at Compass Community Health 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 361073 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1902298466.
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 Compass Community Health
Compass Community Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Compass Community Health 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
Compass Community Health is at 1634 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4526, Scioto County.
Portsmouth measures 2,047 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 51 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at compasscommunityhealth.org.
Call 740-355-7102 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 Compass Community Health
The nearest COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Compass Community Health - Mobile #01 in Portsmouth, at the same registered coordinates.
Compass Community Health - Admin in Portsmouth is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Broadway Street Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Scioto County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Community Health - Mobile #01 | Same network · Portsmouth | <0.1 mi |
| Compass Community Health - Admin | Same network · Portsmouth | 1.4 mi |
| Broadway Street Clinic | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 0.5 mi |
| Portsmouth Clinic | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 0.9 mi |
| WEST PORTSMOUTH FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · West Portsmouth | 2.7 mi |
| OVP - Wheelersburg, Ohio | Community Care Access · Wheelersburg | 6.9 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Middle School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 19.2 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools | Community Care Access · Ironton | 19.3 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - High School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 19.5 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Elementary Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 19.7 mi |
| Kennedy Building | Community Care Access · Ironton | 21.2 mi |
| One Stop Family Medical Center | Community Care Access · Ironton | 21.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Compass Community Health
Does Compass Community Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 361073 for Compass Community Health, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 740-355-7102 to confirm.
What kind of site is Compass Community Health?
HRSA records Compass Community Health as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Compass Community Health?
HRSA reports 51 operating hours a week at Compass Community Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 740-355-7102 for open days.
Where is Compass Community Health?
Compass Community Health is at 1634 11th St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-4526, Scioto County. The area measures 2,047 people per square mile. Scioto County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Compass Community Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Compass Community Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 740-355-7102 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near Compass Community Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMPASS COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to Compass Community Health 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.