federally qualified health center site
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic — Ripley, Tennessee
About Lauderdale County Medical Clinic
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Ripley, Lauderdale County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 37.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 37.5-hour median for health center sites in Lauderdale County.
Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. runs 3 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 Lauderdale County Medical Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Lauderdale County Medical Clinic 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 441957 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1558609628.
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 Lauderdale County Medical Clinic
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic 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
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic 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
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic is at 317 Cleveland St, Ripley, TN, 38063-1205, Lauderdale County.
Ripley measures 3 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 37.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at clchc.com.
Call 731-221-1804 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 Lauderdale County Medical Clinic
The nearest Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. site is WILLLIAM B. ACREE CLINIC in Ridgely, 34.9 miles away.
Lake County Primary Care Clinic in Tiptonville is the next one out, 42.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is STANTON HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 21.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WILLLIAM B. ACREE CLINIC | Same network · Ridgely | 34.9 mi |
| Lake County Primary Care Clinic | Same network · Tiptonville | 42.2 mi |
| Obion County Medical Clinic | Same network · Troy | 45 mi |
| STANTON HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Stanton | 21.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Lauderdale County Medical Clinic
Does Lauderdale County Medical Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441957 for Lauderdale County Medical Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 731-221-1804 to confirm.
What kind of site is Lauderdale County Medical Clinic?
HRSA records Lauderdale County Medical Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Lauderdale County Medical Clinic?
HRSA reports 37.5 operating hours a week at Lauderdale County Medical Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 731-221-1804 for open days.
Where is Lauderdale County Medical Clinic?
Lauderdale County Medical Clinic is at 317 Cleveland St, Ripley, TN, 38063-1205, Lauderdale County. The area measures 3 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Lauderdale County Medical Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Lauderdale County Medical Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 731-221-1804 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. locations near Lauderdale County Medical Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. sites to Lauderdale County Medical Clinic 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.