federally qualified health center site
Johnson City Community Health Center — Johnson City, Tennessee
About Johnson City Community Health Center
Johnson City Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Johnson City, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 56 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
East Tennessee State University runs 4 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 Johnson City Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Johnson City Community 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 441901 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1477660199.
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 Johnson City Community Health Center
Johnson City Community 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
Johnson City Community 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
Johnson City Community Health Center is at 2151 Century Ln, Johnson City, TN, 37604-4469, Washington County.
Johnson City measures 1,551 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 56 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 423-926-2500 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 Johnson City Community Health Center
The nearest East Tennessee State University site is EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING in Johnson City, 1.4 miles away.
JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN DAY CENTER in Johnson City is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough, listed under Community Care Access, 4.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING | Same network · Johnson City | 1.4 mi |
| JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN DAY CENTER | Same network · Johnson City | 2 mi |
| HANCOCK CTY SBHC/HIGH SCHOOL | Same network · Sneedville | 47.8 mi |
| HANCOCK ELEM SCHOOL BASED CLINIC | Same network · Sneedville | 48.7 mi |
| RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough | Community Care Access · Jonesborough | 4.3 mi |
| DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Erwin | 9.5 mi |
| BLUFF CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Bluff City | 11.7 mi |
| HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP | Telehealth · Bluff City | 12.2 mi |
| LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Limestone | 14.3 mi |
| RHSC Medical Complex at Kingsport | Community Care Access · Kingsport | 18.5 mi |
| KINGSPORT MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Kingsport | 18.6 mi |
| ROAN MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Roan Mountain | 19.2 mi |
| BAILEYTON MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Greeneville | 25.1 mi |
| Camp Creek Medical Center | Community Care Access · Greeneville | 27 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Johnson City Community Health Center
Does Johnson City Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441901 for Johnson City Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 423-926-2500 to confirm.
What kind of site is Johnson City Community Health Center?
HRSA records Johnson City Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. East Tennessee State University operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Johnson City Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 56 operating hours a week at Johnson City Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 423-926-2500 for open days.
Where is Johnson City Community Health Center?
Johnson City Community Health Center is at 2151 Century Ln, Johnson City, TN, 37604-4469, Washington County. The area measures 1,551 people per square mile. Washington County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Johnson City Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Johnson City Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-926-2500 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other East Tennessee State University locations near Johnson City Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest East Tennessee State University sites to Johnson City Community 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.