federally qualified health center site
HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER — Robbins, Tennessee
About HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER
HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Robbins, Scott County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1981; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Scott County.
MOUNTAIN PEOPLES' HEALTH COUNCILS, 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 HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at HIGHLAND HEALTH 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 441826 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 HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER
HIGHLAND HEALTH 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
HIGHLAND HEALTH 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
HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER is at 715 Rugby Hwy, Robbins, TN, 37852-3755, Scott County.
Robbins measures 166 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 423-627-2782 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 HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER
The nearest MOUNTAIN PEOPLES' HEALTH COUNCILS, INC. site is Administrative office in Huntsville, 8.5 miles away.
HUNTSVILLE PRIMARY CARE CENTER in Huntsville is the next one out, 8.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHELSEA SHELTON, listed under Telehealth, 4.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Scott County carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative office | Same network · Huntsville | 8.5 mi |
| HUNTSVILLE PRIMARY CARE CENTER | Same network · Huntsville | 8.5 mi |
| Mountain People's Health Imaging Center | Same network · Oneida | 12.2 mi |
| Mountain People's Oneida Clinic | Same network · Oneida | 12.2 mi |
| MOUNTAIN PEOPLE'S ONEIDA CLINIC | Same network · Oneida | 12.2 mi |
| MPHC Dental / Pediatrics | Same network · Oneida | 12.2 mi |
| CHELSEA SHELTON | Telehealth · New River | 4.7 mi |
| MORGAN COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. | Community Care Access · Wartburg | 16.5 mi |
| Fentress County Health Department Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Jamestown | 18.7 mi |
| Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · La Follette | 25.3 mi |
| Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. | Community Care Access · La Follette | 25.3 mi |
| HEATHER MASSENGILL NP | Telehealth · LaFollette | 27.2 mi |
| Dayspring Jellico | Community Care Access · Jellico | 31.5 mi |
| CHS Clinton Clinic (Anderson County) | Community Care Access · Clinton | 31.8 mi |
| Dayspring Health Inc | Community Care Access · Jellico | 32 mi |
| Pickett County Health Department Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Byrdstown | 33.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER
Does HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441826 for HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 423-627-2782 to confirm.
What kind of site is HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1981. MOUNTAIN PEOPLES' HEALTH COUNCILS, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 423-627-2782 for open days.
Where is HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER?
HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER is at 715 Rugby Hwy, Robbins, TN, 37852-3755, Scott County. The area measures 166 people per square mile. Scott County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-627-2782 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOUNTAIN PEOPLES' HEALTH COUNCILS, INC. locations near HIGHLAND HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOUNTAIN PEOPLES' HEALTH COUNCILS, INC. sites to HIGHLAND HEALTH 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.