federally qualified health center site
Donald E. Gatch Medical Center — Hardeeville, South Carolina
About Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
Donald E. Gatch Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hardeeville, Jasper County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1980; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Jasper County.
BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED runs 22 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 Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Donald E. Gatch 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 no Medicare billing number here for BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED; 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 Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
Donald E. Gatch Medical Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
South Carolina has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,230,384 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-868-9095; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Donald E. Gatch 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
Donald E. Gatch Medical Center is at 552 Stiney Rd, Hardeeville, SC, 29927-5228, Jasper County.
Hardeeville measures 101 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at bjhchs.org.
Call 843-784-2181 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 Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
The nearest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED site is Hardeeville Junior and Senior High in Hardeeville, 3.2 miles away.
Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit in Okatie is the next one out, 13 miles away.
Jasper County carries 4 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardeeville Junior and Senior High | Same network · Hardeeville | 3.2 mi |
| Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | 13 mi |
| BEAUFORT-JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Okatie | 13 mi |
| BJHCHS Ronald McDonald Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | 13 mi |
| RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Ridgeland | 13 mi |
| Ridgeland Medical Center | Same network · Ridgeland | 14.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Donald E. Gatch Medical Center
Does Donald E. Gatch Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Donald E. Gatch Medical Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 843-784-2181 to confirm.
What kind of site is Donald E. Gatch Medical Center?
HRSA records Donald E. Gatch Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1980. BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Donald E. Gatch Medical Center?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Donald E. Gatch Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-784-2181 for open days.
Where is Donald E. Gatch Medical Center?
Donald E. Gatch Medical Center is at 552 Stiney Rd, Hardeeville, SC, 29927-5228, Jasper County. The area measures 101 people per square mile. Jasper County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Donald E. Gatch Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Donald E. Gatch Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-784-2181 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED locations near Donald E. Gatch Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED sites to Donald E. Gatch 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 South Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. South Carolina State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads South Carolina formularies free at 1-800-868-9095.