federally qualified health center site
Ridgeland Medical Center — Ridgeland, South Carolina
About Ridgeland Medical Center
Ridgeland Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ridgeland, Jasper County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1992; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Jasper 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 Ridgeland Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ridgeland Medical Center 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 421913 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1629322466.
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 Ridgeland Medical Center
Ridgeland Medical Center 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
Ridgeland Medical Center 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
Ridgeland Medical Center is at 1520 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC, 29936-5440, Jasper County.
Ridgeland measures 101 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at bjhchs.org.
Call 843-726-3979 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 Ridgeland Medical Center
The nearest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED site is Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence in Ridgeland, 0.2 miles away.
Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit in Okatie is the next one out, 11.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Forest Hills Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 33.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jasper County carries 4 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ridgeland Secondary Academy of Excellence | Same network · Ridgeland | 0.2 mi |
| Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | 11.5 mi |
| BEAUFORT-JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Okatie | 11.5 mi |
| BJHCHS Ronald McDonald Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | 11.5 mi |
| RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Ridgeland | 11.5 mi |
| Hardeeville Junior and Senior High | Same network · Hardeeville | 12.1 mi |
| Forest Hills Elementary School | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 33.8 mi |
| Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 34.4 mi |
| Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 34.7 mi |
| Mobile Health Clinic 1 | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 34.7 mi |
| Walterboro Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Walterboro | 34.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ridgeland Medical Center
Does Ridgeland Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421913 for Ridgeland Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-726-3979 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ridgeland Medical Center?
HRSA records Ridgeland Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1992. 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 Ridgeland Medical Center?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at Ridgeland Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-726-3979 for open days.
Where is Ridgeland Medical Center?
Ridgeland Medical Center is at 1520 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC, 29936-5440, Jasper County. The area measures 101 people per square mile. Jasper County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ridgeland Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ridgeland Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-726-3979 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED locations near Ridgeland Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED sites to Ridgeland Medical Center 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.