federally qualified health center site
UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE — Greenwood, South Carolina
About UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE
UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE is a federally qualified health center site in Greenwood, Greenwood County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1994; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Greenwood 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 UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE
Part B pays for the visit at UPTOWN 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 421844 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1306979521.
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 UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE
UPTOWN 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
UPTOWN 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
UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE is at 313 Main St, Greenwood, SC, 29646-2757, Greenwood County.
Greenwood measures 455 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at carolinahealthcenters.org.
Call 864-229-4446 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 UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE
The nearest CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC site is CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS, INC. in Greenwood, at the same registered coordinates.
Phoenix Suite in Greenwood is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Carolina Community Pharmacy - Laurens, listed under Community Care Access, 22.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Greenwood County carries 11 listings.
The full South Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS, INC. | Same network · Greenwood | <0.1 mi |
| Phoenix Suite | Same network · Greenwood | 0.1 mi |
| The Bethany Center | Same network · Greenwood | 0.6 mi |
| Carolina Community Pharmacy at Carolina Village | Same network · Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| Village Family Practice | Same network · Greenwood | 1.3 mi |
| THE CHILDREN'S CENTER | Same network · Greenwood | 1.4 mi |
| Carolina Community Pharmacy - Laurens | Community Care Access · Laurens | 22.9 mi |
| SARAH A HARRIS NP | Telehealth · Anderson | 36 mi |
| ALLIE FANT | Telehealth · Anderson | 36 mi |
| Foothills Community Health Care - Lakeside Anderson | Community Care Access · Anderson | 36.9 mi |
| Foothills Community Health Care - Lakeside Anderson Ste C2 | Community Care Access · Anderson | 36.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE
Does UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 421844 for UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 864-229-4446 to confirm.
What kind of site is UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA records UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1994. 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 UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 864-229-4446 for open days.
Where is UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE?
UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE is at 313 Main St, Greenwood, SC, 29646-2757, Greenwood County. The area measures 455 people per square mile. Greenwood County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 864-229-4446 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC locations near UPTOWN FAMILY PRACTICE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAROLINA HEALTH CENTERS INC sites to UPTOWN 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.