federally qualified health center site
Tandem Health — Sumter, South Carolina
About Tandem Health
Tandem Health is a federally qualified health center site in Sumter, Sumter County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sumter County.
TANDEM HEALTH SC runs 11 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 Tandem Health
Part B pays for the visit at Tandem Health 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 421009 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1356772776.
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 Tandem Health
Tandem Health 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
Tandem Health 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
Tandem Health is at 319 N Main St, Sumter, SC, 29150-4258, Sumter County.
Sumter measures 463 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tandemhealthsc.org.
Call 803-774-4500 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 Tandem Health
The nearest TANDEM HEALTH SC site is Tandem Health in Sumter, 0.6 miles away.
Tandem Health in Sumter is the next one out, 1.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sandhills Medical - W. Liberty Street, listed under Community Care Access, 1.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Sumter County carries 14 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tandem Health | Same network · Sumter | 0.6 mi |
| Tandem Health Dental | Same network · Sumter | 1.4 mi |
| Tandem Health SC Mobile | Same network · Sumter | 1.8 mi |
| Sandhills Medical - W. Liberty Street | Community Care Access · Sumter | 1.5 mi |
| Sandhills Medical Foundation Inc. - Sumter Site | Community Care Access · Sumter | 1.9 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning School-based Health Center | Community Care Access · Manning | 17 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning | Community Care Access · Manning | 18 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning Adult | Community Care Access · Manning | 18 mi |
| HopeHealth Manning Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Manning | 18 mi |
| CSC BISHOPVILLE CENTER | Community Care Access · Bishopville | 20 mi |
| CareSouth Carolina Bishopville Pediatric Dental Office | Community Care Access · Bishopville | 20.7 mi |
| Eastover Family Practice | Community Care Access · Eastover | 21.2 mi |
| Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Olanta Family Care | Community Care Access · Olanta | 23.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tandem Health
Does Tandem Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421009 for Tandem Health, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 803-774-4500 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tandem Health?
HRSA records Tandem Health as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. TANDEM HEALTH SC operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tandem Health?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Tandem Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 803-774-4500 for open days.
Where is Tandem Health?
Tandem Health is at 319 N Main St, Sumter, SC, 29150-4258, Sumter County. The area measures 463 people per square mile. Sumter County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tandem Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tandem Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 803-774-4500 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TANDEM HEALTH SC locations near Tandem Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TANDEM HEALTH SC sites to Tandem Health 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.