federally qualified health center site

HopeHealth @ FMU — Florence, South Carolina

About HopeHealth @ FMU

HopeHealth @ FMU is a federally qualified health center site in Florence, Florence County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 43-hour median for health center sites in Florence County.

HOPEHEALTH INC runs 23 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 HopeHealth @ FMU

Part B pays for the visit at HopeHealth @ FMU 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 421943 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1841580412.

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 HopeHealth @ FMU

HopeHealth @ FMU 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

HopeHealth @ FMU 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

HopeHealth @ FMU is at 121 S Evander Dr, Florence, SC, 29506-4212, Florence County.

Florence measures 720 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.

Call 843-432-2935 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 HopeHealth @ FMU

The nearest HOPEHEALTH INC site is HopeHealth, Inc. in Florence, 5.7 miles away.

HopeHealth Community Center in Florence is the next one out, 6.2 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Genesis Healthcare Florence, listed under Community Care Access, 7.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Florence County carries 18 listings.

The full South Carolina list is.

Other options near HopeHealth @ FMU
ResourceTypeDistance
HopeHealth, Inc.Same network · Florence5.7 mi
HopeHealth Community CenterSame network · Florence6.2 mi
HopeHealth Darlington StreetSame network · Florence6.2 mi
HopeHealth Irby StreetSame network · Florence6.2 mi
HopeHealth Second Loop RdSame network · Florence8.3 mi
HopeHealth Celebration BlvdSame network · Florence9.9 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Genesis Healthcare FlorenceCommunity Care Access · Florence7.2 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Genesis Healthcare DarlingtonCommunity Care Access · Darlington14.2 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. - Public Sq.Community Care Access · Darlington14.2 mi
Mobile Health Clinic 2Community Care Access · Darlington14.2 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Pee Dee Health CareCommunity Care Access · Darlington14.2 mi
CareSouth Carolina Latta CenterCommunity Care Access · Latta16.3 mi
Health Care Partners Mobile Dental VanCommunity Care Access · Marion16.5 mi
Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc. - MARION OFFICECommunity Care Access · Marion16.5 mi
CareSouth Carolina Dillon CenterCommunity Care Access · Dillon21.6 mi
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Lamar Family CareCommunity Care Access · Lamar23.3 mi

Common questions

Questions about HopeHealth @ FMU

Does HopeHealth @ FMU accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421943 for HopeHealth @ FMU, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-432-2935 to confirm.

What kind of site is HopeHealth @ FMU?

HRSA records HopeHealth @ FMU as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. HOPEHEALTH INC operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at HopeHealth @ FMU?

HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at HopeHealth @ FMU. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 843-432-2935 for open days.

Where is HopeHealth @ FMU?

HopeHealth @ FMU is at 121 S Evander Dr, Florence, SC, 29506-4212, Florence County. The area measures 720 people per square mile. Florence County holds 18 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at HopeHealth @ FMU?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HopeHealth @ FMU charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-432-2935 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other HOPEHEALTH INC locations near HopeHealth @ FMU?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HOPEHEALTH INC sites to HopeHealth @ FMU 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.