FQHC Look-Alike site
Portsmouth Clinic — Portsmouth, Ohio
About Portsmouth Clinic
Portsmouth Clinic is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Portsmouth, Scioto County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Scioto County.
SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC 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 Portsmouth Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Portsmouth Clinic 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 721805 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Portsmouth Clinic
Portsmouth Clinic 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
Portsmouth Clinic 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
Portsmouth Clinic is at 901 Washington St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-3944, Scioto County.
Portsmouth measures 2,047 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shawneemhc.org.
Call 740-355-8686 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 Portsmouth Clinic
The nearest SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC site is Coal Grove Clinic in Coal Grove, 24.9 miles away.
West Union Clinic in West Union is the next one out, 29.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Compass Community Health, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Scioto County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Grove Clinic | Same network · Coal Grove | 24.9 mi |
| West Union Clinic | Same network · West Union | 29.1 mi |
| Compass Community Health | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Compass Community Health - Mobile #01 | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 0.9 mi |
| Broadway Street Clinic | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 1.3 mi |
| Compass Community Health - Admin | Community Care Access · Portsmouth | 1.8 mi |
| WEST PORTSMOUTH FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · West Portsmouth | 2.2 mi |
| OVP - Wheelersburg, Ohio | Community Care Access · Wheelersburg | 7.8 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Middle School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 20 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools | Community Care Access · Ironton | 20.1 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - High School Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 20.3 mi |
| Rock Hill Schools - Elementary Office | Community Care Access · Ironton | 20.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Portsmouth Clinic
Does Portsmouth Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 721805 for Portsmouth Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 740-355-8686 to confirm.
What kind of site is Portsmouth Clinic?
HRSA records Portsmouth Clinic as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Portsmouth Clinic?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Portsmouth Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 740-355-8686 for open days.
Where is Portsmouth Clinic?
Portsmouth Clinic is at 901 Washington St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662-3944, 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 Portsmouth Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Portsmouth Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 740-355-8686 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Portsmouth Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHAWNEE MENTAL HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Portsmouth Clinic 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.