federally qualified health center site
SouthStrand Medical Center — Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
About SouthStrand Medical Center
SouthStrand Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Myrtle Beach, Horry County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Horry County.
LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC runs 14 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 SouthStrand Medical Center
Part B pays for the visit at SouthStrand 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 421969 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 SouthStrand Medical Center
SouthStrand 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
SouthStrand 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
SouthStrand Medical Center is at 3236 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588-7495, Horry County.
Myrtle Beach measures 2,725 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lrmcenter.com.
Call 843-663-1013 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 SouthStrand Medical Center
The nearest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC site is COMMUNITY KITCHEN in Myrtle Beach, 8.7 miles away.
LRMC Health Access in Myrtle Beach is the next one out, 8.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MATTHEW DAVID ZEUSCHNER NP, listed under Telehealth, 10.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Horry County carries 23 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY KITCHEN | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 8.7 mi |
| LRMC Health Access | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 8.7 mi |
| Little River Medical Center at Carolina Forest | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 9.7 mi |
| LRMC - Mobile Van # 4 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 9.7 mi |
| LRMC Mobile Van #3 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 9.7 mi |
| LRMC-Mobile Van #2 | Same network · Myrtle Beach | 9.7 mi |
| MATTHEW DAVID ZEUSCHNER NP | Telehealth · Horry | 10.5 mi |
| LRMC - Mobile Van #6 | Community Care Access · Horry | 10.5 mi |
| Careteam + Family Health and Specialty Care | Community Care Access · Conway | 10.8 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Women's Care | Community Care Access · Conway | 11.3 mi |
| Health Care Partners of South Carolina Mobile Eye Care Center | Community Care Access · Conway | 15.8 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Optometry Office | Community Care Access · Conway | 15.8 mi |
| Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc. - CONWAY OFFICE | Community Care Access · Conway | 15.8 mi |
| Health Care Partners of SC Admin #2 | Community Care Access · Conway | 15.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SouthStrand Medical Center
Does SouthStrand Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421969 for SouthStrand Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-663-1013 to confirm.
What kind of site is SouthStrand Medical Center?
HRSA records SouthStrand Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SouthStrand Medical Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at SouthStrand Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-663-1013 for open days.
Where is SouthStrand Medical Center?
SouthStrand Medical Center is at 3236 Holmestown Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC, 29588-7495, Horry County. The area measures 2,725 people per square mile. Horry County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SouthStrand Medical Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SouthStrand Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-663-1013 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC locations near SouthStrand Medical Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LITTLE RIVER MEDICAL CENTER INC sites to SouthStrand 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.