federally qualified health center site

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics — Barnwell, South Carolina

About Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics is a federally qualified health center site in Barnwell, Barnwell County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 47 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Barnwell County.

LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. runs 12 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 Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics

Part B pays for the visit at Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics 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 421043 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1962442244.

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 Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics 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

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics 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

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics is at 10706 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell, SC, 29812-6376, Barnwell County.

Barnwell measures 60 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.

HRSA records 47 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at lowcountryhealthcaresystem.com.

Call 803-259-7337 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 Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics

The nearest LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. site is LCHCS Administrative Office in Barnwell, 0.4 miles away.

BARNWELL FAMILY MEDICINE in Barnwell is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Denmark Medical Center, listed under Community Care Access, 12.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Barnwell County carries 9 listings.

The full South Carolina list is.

Other options near Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics
ResourceTypeDistance
LCHCS Administrative OfficeSame network · Barnwell0.4 mi
BARNWELL FAMILY MEDICINESame network · Barnwell0.6 mi
Barnwell Family Medicine - PharmacySame network · Barnwell0.6 mi
Barnwell Family Medicine Administrative OfficeSame network · Barnwell0.6 mi
LCHCS dba Barnwell Family Specialty ServicesSame network · Barnwell0.6 mi
Family Medical Center of BlackvilleSame network · Blackville8.4 mi
Denmark Medical CenterCommunity Care Access · Denmark12.7 mi
NORFIELD MEDICAL CENTERCommunity Care Access · Neeses17.7 mi
MAP @ Aiken PodiatryCommunity Care Access · New Ellenton22 mi
Whiskey RoadCommunity Care Access · Aiken24 mi
Family Health CareCommunity Care Access · Aiken24 mi
MAP @ AikenCommunity Care Access · Aiken29.4 mi
Wellness and Preventive Medicine CenterCommunity Care Access · Aiken29.8 mi
Women and Children's Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Aiken30 mi
Clyburn Center for Primary CareCommunity Care Access · Aiken30.1 mi
Clyburn Center for Primary Care Mobile UnitCommunity Care Access · Aiken30.1 mi

Common questions

Questions about Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics

Does Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421043 for Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 803-259-7337 to confirm.

What kind of site is Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics?

HRSA records Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics?

HRSA reports 47 operating hours a week at Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 803-259-7337 for open days.

Where is Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics?

Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics is at 10706 Marlboro Ave, Barnwell, SC, 29812-6376, Barnwell County. The area measures 60 people per square mile. Barnwell County holds 9 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 803-259-7337 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. locations near Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LOW COUNTRY HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. sites to Low Country Health Care System, Inc. dba Barnwell Pediatrics 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.