federally qualified health center site
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus — Altus, Oklahoma
About Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus is a federally qualified health center site in Altus, Jackson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jackson County.
SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 3 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 Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus
Part B pays for the visit at Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus 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 SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 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 Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Oklahoma expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 805,957 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Oklahoma Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-763-2828; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus 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
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus is at 101 S Hudson St, Altus, OK, 73521-4215, Jackson County.
Altus measures 64 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 580-688-2800 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 Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus
The nearest SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC site is Shortgrass Community Health Center Mobile in Hollis, 33.1 miles away.
Shortgrass Community Health Center, Inc. in Hollis is the next one out, 33.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Variety Care Hobart, listed under Community Care Access, 29.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shortgrass Community Health Center Mobile | Same network · Hollis | 33.1 mi |
| Shortgrass Community Health Center, Inc. | Same network · Hollis | 33.1 mi |
| Shortgrass Community Health Moblie1 | Same network · Hollis | 33.1 mi |
| Variety Care Hobart | Community Care Access · Hobart | 29.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus
Does Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 580-688-2800 to confirm.
What kind of site is Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus?
HRSA records Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 580-688-2800 for open days.
Where is Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus?
Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus is at 101 S Hudson St, Altus, OK, 73521-4215, Jackson County. The area measures 64 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 580-688-2800 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHORTGRASS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Shortgrass Community Health Center Altus 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 Oklahoma?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Oklahoma Senior Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP) reads Oklahoma formularies free at 1-800-763-2828.