federally qualified health center site

Little River Medical Center Annex — Little River, South Carolina

About Little River Medical Center Annex

Little River Medical Center Annex is a federally qualified health center site in Little River, Horry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Horry County.

LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC runs 14 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 Little River Medical Center Annex

Part B pays for the visit at Little River Medical Center Annex 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 LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL 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 Little River Medical Center Annex

Little River Medical Center Annex 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

Little River Medical Center Annex 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

Little River Medical Center Annex is at 2220 Highway 17, Little River, SC, 29566-9233, Horry County.

Little River measures 1,568 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

Call 843-663-8000 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 Little River Medical Center Annex

The nearest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC site is LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, INC.: MAIN SITE in Little River, 0.2 miles away.

LRMC: MYRTLE BEACH MEDICAL CENTER in Myrtle Beach is the next one out, 15.8 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Health Care Partners of SC Women's Care, listed under Community Care Access, 24 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Horry County carries 23 listings.

The full South Carolina list is.

Other options near Little River Medical Center Annex
ResourceTypeDistance
LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER, INC.: MAIN SITESame network · Little River0.2 mi
LRMC: MYRTLE BEACH MEDICAL CENTERSame network · Myrtle Beach15.8 mi
LRMC - Loris SiteSame network · Loris20.7 mi
COMMUNITY KITCHENSame network · Myrtle Beach21 mi
LRMC Health AccessSame network · Myrtle Beach21 mi
Little River Medical Center at Carolina ForestSame network · Myrtle Beach22.8 mi
Health Care Partners of SC Women's CareCommunity Care Access · Conway24 mi
Careteam + Family Health and Specialty CareCommunity Care Access · Conway24.7 mi
MATTHEW DAVID ZEUSCHNER NPTelehealth · Horry24.9 mi
LRMC - Mobile Van #6Community Care Access · Horry24.9 mi
Health Care Partners of South Carolina Mobile Eye Care CenterCommunity Care Access · Conway26.4 mi
Health Care Partners of SC Optometry OfficeCommunity Care Access · Conway26.4 mi
Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc. - CONWAY OFFICECommunity Care Access · Conway26.4 mi
Health Care Partners of SC Admin #2Community Care Access · Conway26.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about Little River Medical Center Annex

Does Little River Medical Center Annex accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Little River Medical Center Annex, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 843-663-8000 to confirm.

What kind of site is Little River Medical Center Annex?

HRSA records Little River Medical Center Annex as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Little River Medical Center Annex?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Little River Medical Center Annex. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 843-663-8000 for open days.

Where is Little River Medical Center Annex?

Little River Medical Center Annex is at 2220 Highway 17, Little River, SC, 29566-9233, Horry County. The area measures 1,568 people per square mile. Horry County holds 23 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Little River Medical Center Annex?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Little River Medical Center Annex charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-663-8000 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC locations near Little River Medical Center Annex?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC sites to Little River Medical Center Annex 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.