federally qualified health center site
Ridgway Area Medical Center — Ridgway, Pennsylvania
About Ridgway Area Medical Center
Ridgway Area Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ridgway, Elk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 50.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 50.5-hour median for health center sites in Elk County.
KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CONSORTIA, INC. runs 5 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 Ridgway Area Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ridgway Area Medical Center 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 391092 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 Ridgway Area Medical Center
Ridgway Area Medical Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,949,865 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
PA MEDI - Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight answers formulary questions free at 1-800-783-7067; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Ridgway Area Medical Center 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
Ridgway Area Medical Center is at 49 Ridgmont Dr, Ridgway, PA, 15853-9799, Elk County.
Ridgway measures 1,466 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 50.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 814-245-2119 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 Ridgway Area Medical Center
The nearest KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CONSORTIA, INC. site is Fox Township Dental Clinic in Kersey, 9.1 miles away.
Kane Dental and Primary Care Center in Kane is the next one out, 16.1 miles away.
Elk County carries 2 listings.
The full Pennsylvania list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Township Dental Clinic | Same network · Kersey | 9.1 mi |
| Kane Dental and Primary Care Center | Same network · Kane | 16.1 mi |
| CAMERON COUNTY DENTAL CTR | Same network · Emporium | 26.8 mi |
| CAMERON COUNTY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Emporium | 26.8 mi |
| Bradford Primary Care and Dental Center | Same network · Bradford | 35.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ridgway Area Medical Center
Does Ridgway Area Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 391092 for Ridgway Area Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 814-245-2119 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ridgway Area Medical Center?
HRSA records Ridgway Area Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CONSORTIA, INC. operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ridgway Area Medical Center?
HRSA reports 50.5 operating hours a week at Ridgway Area Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 814-245-2119 for open days.
Where is Ridgway Area Medical Center?
Ridgway Area Medical Center is at 49 Ridgmont Dr, Ridgway, PA, 15853-9799, Elk County. The area measures 1,466 people per square mile. Elk County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ridgway Area Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ridgway Area Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 814-245-2119 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CONSORTIA, INC. locations near Ridgway Area Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest KEYSTONE RURAL HEALTH CONSORTIA, INC. sites to Ridgway Area Medical Center 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 Pennsylvania?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. PA MEDI - Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight reads Pennsylvania formularies free at 1-800-783-7067.