federally qualified health center site
Manchester Elementary School — Pinewood, South Carolina
About Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Pinewood, Sumter County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sumter County.
TANDEM HEALTH SC runs 11 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 Manchester Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Manchester Elementary School 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 421106 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1689447534.
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 Manchester Elementary School
Manchester Elementary School 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
Manchester Elementary School 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
Manchester Elementary School is at 200 W Clark St, Pinewood, SC, 29125-9598, Sumter County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Pinewood measures 500 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tandemhealthsc.org.
Call 803-452-5454 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 Manchester Elementary School
The nearest TANDEM HEALTH SC site is Tandem Health in Pinewood, 0.2 miles away.
Furman Middle School in Sumter is the next one out, 5.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sandhills Medical - W. Liberty Street, listed under Community Care Access, 13.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Sumter County carries 14 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem Health | Same network · Pinewood | 0.2 mi |
| Furman Middle School | Same network · Sumter | 5.9 mi |
| Pocalla Springs Elementary School | Same network · Sumter | 8.3 mi |
| Tandem Health Dental | Same network · Sumter | 13.6 mi |
| Sandhills Medical - W. Liberty Street | Community Care Access · Sumter | 13.5 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning School-based Health Center | Community Care Access · Manning | 14 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning | Community Care Access · Manning | 15 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning Adult | Community Care Access · Manning | 15 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Manning | 15 mi |
| Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Sumter Site | Community Care Access · Sumter | 15.1 mi |
| Eastover Family Practice | Community Care Access · Eastover | 16.8 mi |
| ST. MATTHEW'S FAMILY HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Saint Matthews | 19.5 mi |
| COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Vance | 20.8 mi |
| Family Health Centers, Inc. Mobile Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Orangeburg | 26 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Manchester Elementary School
Does Manchester Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421106 for Manchester Elementary School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 803-452-5454 to confirm.
What kind of site is Manchester Elementary School?
HRSA records Manchester Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. TANDEM HEALTH SC operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Manchester Elementary School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Manchester Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 803-452-5454 for open days.
Where is Manchester Elementary School?
Manchester Elementary School is at 200 W Clark St, Pinewood, SC, 29125-9598, Sumter County. The area measures 500 people per square mile. Sumter County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Manchester Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Manchester Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 803-452-5454 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TANDEM HEALTH SC locations near Manchester Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TANDEM HEALTH SC sites to Manchester Elementary School 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.