federally qualified health center site
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
About LRMC-Mobile Van #5
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 is a federally qualified health center site in Myrtle Beach, Horry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 37.5 operating hours a week, below 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 LRMC-Mobile Van #5
Part B pays for the visit at LRMC-Mobile Van #5 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 LRMC-Mobile Van #5
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 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
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 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
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 is at 4220 Carolina Exchange Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579-4220, Horry County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Myrtle Beach measures 82 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 37.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lrmcenter.com.
Call 843-222-6594 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 LRMC-Mobile Van #5
The nearest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC site is Little River Medical Center at Carolina Forest in Myrtle Beach, at the same registered coordinates.
LRMC - Mobile Van # 4 in Myrtle Beach is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Health Care Partners of SC Women's Care, listed under Community Care Access, 2.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Horry County carries 23 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little River Medical Center at Carolina Forest | Same network · Myrtle Beach | <0.1 mi |
| LRMC - Mobile Van # 4 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | <0.1 mi |
| LRMC Mobile Van #3 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | <0.1 mi |
| LRMC-Mobile Van #2 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | <0.1 mi |
| LRMC-Mobile Van #1 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | <0.1 mi |
| WACCAMAW CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH | Same network · Conway | 2.5 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Women's Care | Community Care Access · Conway | 2.7 mi |
| Careteam + Family Health and Specialty Care | Community Care Access · Conway | 2.9 mi |
| MATTHEW DAVID ZEUSCHNER NP | Telehealth · Horry | 2.9 mi |
| LRMC - Mobile Van #6 | Community Care Access · Horry | 2.9 mi |
| Health Care Partners of South Carolina Mobile Eye Care Center | Community Care Access · Conway | 8.1 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Optometry Office | Community Care Access · Conway | 8.1 mi |
| Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc. - CONWAY OFFICE | Community Care Access · Conway | 8.1 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Admin #2 | Community Care Access · Conway | 8.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LRMC-Mobile Van #5
Does LRMC-Mobile Van #5 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LRMC-Mobile Van #5, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 843-222-6594 to confirm.
What kind of site is LRMC-Mobile Van #5?
HRSA records LRMC-Mobile Van #5 as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. 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 LRMC-Mobile Van #5?
HRSA reports 37.5 operating hours a week at LRMC-Mobile Van #5. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 843-222-6594 for open days.
Where is LRMC-Mobile Van #5?
LRMC-Mobile Van #5 is at 4220 Carolina Exchange Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29579-4220, Horry County. The area measures 82 people per square mile. Horry County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LRMC-Mobile Van #5?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LRMC-Mobile Van #5 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-222-6594 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC locations near LRMC-Mobile Van #5?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC sites to LRMC-Mobile Van #5 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.