federally qualified health center site
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER — Erwin, Tennessee
About DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Erwin, Unicoi County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 48 operating hours a week, in line with the 48-hour median for health center sites in Unicoi County.
RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC runs 15 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 DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at DRY CREEK 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 441813 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1396745162.
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 DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
DRY CREEK 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
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER is at 1826 N Main Ave, Erwin, TN, 37650-8932, Unicoi County.
Erwin measures 2,899 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rhsctn.com.
Call 423-743-6135 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 DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
The nearest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC site is RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough in Jonesborough, 10.3 miles away.
LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER in Limestone is the next one out, 14.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING, listed under Community Care Access, 9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough | Same network · Jonesborough | 10.3 mi |
| LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Limestone | 14.7 mi |
| ROAN MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Roan Mountain | 17.1 mi |
| BLUFF CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Bluff City | 20.2 mi |
| Camp Creek Medical Center | Same network · Greeneville | 22.9 mi |
| RHSC Medical Complex at Kingsport | Same network · Kingsport | 27.4 mi |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 9 mi |
| Johnson City Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 9.5 mi |
| JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN DAY CENTER | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 10.3 mi |
| HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP | Telehealth · Bluff City | 20.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER
Does DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441813 for DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 423-743-6135 to confirm.
What kind of site is DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA records DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 423-743-6135 for open days.
Where is DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER?
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER is at 1826 N Main Ave, Erwin, TN, 37650-8932, Unicoi County. The area measures 2,899 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-743-6135 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC locations near DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC sites to DRY CREEK 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 Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.