federally qualified health center site
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER — Ridgeland, South Carolina
About RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Ridgeland, Beaufort County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1971; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, above 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 RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at RUTH P. FIELD 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 421809 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1649276148.
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 RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
RUTH P. FIELD 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
RUTH P. FIELD 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
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER is at 719 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC, 29936-8276, Beaufort 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 843-987-7400 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 RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
The nearest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED site is Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit in Okatie, at the same registered coordinates.
BEAUFORT-JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC. in Okatie is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
Beaufort County carries 15 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Jasper Hampton Comprehensive Health Services Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | <0.1 mi |
| BEAUFORT-JASPER HAMPTON COMP HLTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Okatie | <0.1 mi |
| BJHCHS Ronald McDonald Mobile Unit | Same network · Okatie | <0.1 mi |
| BROAD RIVER ELEM SCHOOL HLTH CTR | Same network · Beaufort | 8 mi |
| Hardeeville Junior and Senior High | Same network · Hardeeville | 10.1 mi |
| PORT ROYAL MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Port Royal | 11.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER
Does RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421809 for RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-987-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA records RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1971. 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 RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-987-7400 for open days.
Where is RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER?
RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER is at 719 N Okatie Hwy, Ridgeland, SC, 29936-8276, Beaufort County. The area measures 101 people per square mile. Beaufort County holds 15 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-987-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED locations near RUTH P. FIELD MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BEAUFORT-JASPER-HAMPTON COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH SERVICES, INCORPORATED sites to RUTH P. FIELD 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.