federally qualified health center site
Port Royal OB/GYN — Beaufort, South Carolina
About Port Royal OB/GYN
Port Royal OB/GYN is a federally qualified health center site in Beaufort, Beaufort County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 37.5 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Beaufort County.
BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED runs 22 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 Port Royal OB/GYN
Part B pays for the visit at Port Royal OB/GYN 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 BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED; 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 Port Royal OB/GYN
Port Royal OB/GYN 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
Port Royal OB/GYN 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
Port Royal OB/GYN is at 1264 Ribaut Rd, Suite 200, Beaufort, SC, 29902-6127, Beaufort County.
Beaufort measures 587 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 37.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at bjhchs.org.
Call 843-322-1806 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 Port Royal OB/GYN
The nearest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED site is PORT ROYAL MEDICAL CENTER in Port Royal, 0.2 miles away.
Port Royal Medical Center II in Port Royal is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Baptist Hill Middle High School, listed under Community Care Access, 33.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Beaufort County carries 15 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PORT ROYAL MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Port Royal | 0.2 mi |
| Port Royal Medical Center II | Same network · Port Royal | 0.2 mi |
| BROAD RIVER ELEM SCHOOL HLTH CTR | Same network · Beaufort | 4.3 mi |
| Leroy E. Browne Medical Center | Same network · Saint Helena Island | 6.6 mi |
| St. Helena Elementary School | Same network · Saint Helena Island | 7.1 mi |
| Whale Branch Early College High School | Same network · Seabrook | 8.8 mi |
| Baptist Hill Middle High School | Community Care Access · Hollywood | 33.4 mi |
| Hollywood Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Hollywood | 34.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Port Royal OB/GYN
Does Port Royal OB/GYN accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Port Royal OB/GYN, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 843-322-1806 to confirm.
What kind of site is Port Royal OB/GYN?
HRSA records Port Royal OB/GYN as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Port Royal OB/GYN?
HRSA reports 37.5 operating hours a week at Port Royal OB/GYN. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 843-322-1806 for open days.
Where is Port Royal OB/GYN?
Port Royal OB/GYN is at 1264 Ribaut Rd, Suite 200, Beaufort, SC, 29902-6127, Beaufort County. The area measures 587 people per square mile. Beaufort County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Port Royal OB/GYN?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Port Royal OB/GYN charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-322-1806 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED locations near Port Royal OB/GYN?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED sites to Port Royal OB/GYN 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.