federally qualified health center site
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR — Georgetown, South Carolina
About ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR is a federally qualified health center site in Georgetown, Georgetown County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 38 operating hours a week, in line with the 38-hour median for health center sites in Georgetown County.
ST JAMES HEALTH & WELLNESS INC runs 10 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 ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR
Part B pays for the visit at ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR 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 421877 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1447382692.
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 ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR 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
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR 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
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR is at 8189 Choppee Rd, Georgetown, SC, 29440-6374, Georgetown County.
Georgetown measures 141 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at stjamessanteefhc.com.
Call 843-545-8723 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 ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR
The nearest ST JAMES HEALTH & WELLNESS INC site is Georgetown Pediatric Center in Georgetown, 9.9 miles away.
Georgetown Health Services Center in Georgetown is the next one out, 12.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is St. James Health & Wellness Pharmacy, listed under Community Care Access, 10.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Georgetown County carries 11 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Pediatric Center | Same network · Georgetown | 9.9 mi |
| Georgetown Health Services Center | Same network · Georgetown | 12.1 mi |
| Andrews Healthcare Center | Same network · Andrews | 14.3 mi |
| Andrews Healthcare Annex | Same network · Andrews | 14.4 mi |
| Andrews Elementary School Based Health Clinic | Same network · Andrews | 14.9 mi |
| Rosemary Middle School - SBHC | Same network · Andrews | 15.1 mi |
| St. James Health & Wellness Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Graves | 10.9 mi |
| Careteam + Family Health and Specialty Care | Community Care Access · Pawleys Island | 14.1 mi |
| HopeHealth Hemingway | Community Care Access · Hemingway | 15.8 mi |
| SouthStrand Medical Center | Community Care Access · Myrtle Beach | 19.4 mi |
| HCPSC School Based Health at Johnsonville High School | Community Care Access · Johnsonville | 19.6 mi |
| Health Care Partners of South Carolina, Inc. - JOHNSONVILLE OFFICE | Community Care Access · Johnsonville | 19.8 mi |
| MATTHEW DAVID ZEUSCHNER NP | Telehealth · Horry | 24.4 mi |
| LRMC - Mobile Van #6 | Community Care Access · Horry | 24.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR
Does ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421877 for ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 843-545-8723 to confirm.
What kind of site is ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR?
HRSA records ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. ST JAMES HEALTH & WELLNESS INC operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 843-545-8723 for open days.
Where is ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR?
ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR is at 8189 Choppee Rd, Georgetown, SC, 29440-6374, Georgetown County. The area measures 141 people per square mile. Georgetown County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 843-545-8723 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ST JAMES HEALTH & WELLNESS INC locations near ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ST JAMES HEALTH & WELLNESS INC sites to ST. JAMES-SANTEE FAMILY HLTH CTR 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.