federally qualified health center site
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE — Saluda, South Carolina
About SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE is a federally qualified health center site in Saluda, Saluda County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1980; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Saluda County.
CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC runs 20 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 SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE
Part B pays for the visit at SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE 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 421816 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1811020266.
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 SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE 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
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE 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
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE is at 219 Greenwood Hwy, Saluda, SC, 29138-1143, Saluda County.
Saluda measures 1,111 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at carolinahealthcenters.org.
Call 864-445-2181 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 SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE
The nearest CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC site is RIDGE SPRING FAMILY PRACTICE in Ridge Spring, 13.3 miles away.
Carolina Health Centers at Newberry MHC in Newberry is the next one out, 22.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Pediatrics of Batesburg - Leesville (dba Cooperative Health Batesburg-Leesville), listed under Community Care Access, 15.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Saluda County carries 2 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RIDGE SPRING FAMILY PRACTICE | Same network · Ridge Spring | 13.3 mi |
| Carolina Health Centers at Newberry MHC | Same network · Newberry | 22.1 mi |
| Carolina Health Centers at Greenwood MHC | Same network · Greenwood | 24.2 mi |
| Carolina Community Pharmacy at Carolina Village | Same network · Greenwood | 24.5 mi |
| Village Family Practice | Same network · Greenwood | 24.5 mi |
| LAKELANDS FAMILY PRACTICE AND PEDIATRICS CENTER | Same network · Waterloo | 24.8 mi |
| Pediatrics of Batesburg - Leesville (dba Cooperative Health Batesburg-Leesville) | Community Care Access · Batesburg | 15.7 mi |
| Pediatrics of Newberry (dba Cooperative Health Newberry) | Community Care Access · Newberry | 21.8 mi |
| Wellness and Preventive Medicine Center | Community Care Access · Aiken | 30.1 mi |
| Clyburn Center for Primary Care | Community Care Access · Aiken | 30.2 mi |
| Women and Children's Health Center | Community Care Access · Aiken | 30.2 mi |
| Clyburn Center for Primary Care Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Aiken | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE
Does SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421816 for SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 864-445-2181 to confirm.
What kind of site is SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA records SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1980. CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC operates it alongside 20 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 864-445-2181 for open days.
Where is SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE?
SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE is at 219 Greenwood Hwy, Saluda, SC, 29138-1143, Saluda County. The area measures 1,111 people per square mile. Saluda County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 864-445-2181 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC locations near SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC sites to SALUDA FAMILY PRACTICE 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.