federally qualified health center site
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE — Decatur, Tennessee
About MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE is a federally qualified health center site in Decatur, Meigs County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1986; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Meigs County.
OCOEE REGIONAL HEALTH CORP runs 5 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 MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE
Part B pays for the visit at MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE 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 441818 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 MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE 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
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE 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
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE is at 305 River Rd, Decatur, TN, 37322-7801, Meigs County.
Decatur measures 523 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 423-334-4154 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 MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE
The nearest OCOEE REGIONAL HEALTH CORP site is Rhea County Primary Care Center in Dayton, 11.1 miles away.
BLEDSOE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CTR. in Pikeville is the next one out, 23.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sweetwater High School, listed under Community Care Access, 18.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rhea County Primary Care Center | Same network · Dayton | 11.1 mi |
| BLEDSOE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CTR. | Same network · Pikeville | 23.2 mi |
| Ocoee Regional Health Corporation, Benton Family Health Care Center | Same network · Benton | 24.6 mi |
| Cleveland Family Health Care Center | Same network · Cleveland | 26.9 mi |
| Grundy County Primary Care Center | Same network · Coalmont | 52.2 mi |
| Sweetwater High School | Community Care Access · Sweetwater | 18.9 mi |
| CHS Englewood Clinic | Community Care Access · Englewood | 19.2 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 23.8 mi |
| Chota Community Health Services | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 23.8 mi |
| Madisonville Primary School | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 23.8 mi |
| Madisonville Middle School | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 24.5 mi |
| Madisonville Intermediate School | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 24.6 mi |
| YOLANDA HOHIMER NP | Telehealth · Ozone | 25 mi |
| Sequoyah High School | Community Care Access · Madisonville | 26.7 mi |
| Rural Vale Elementary School | Community Care Access · Tellico Plains | 27.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE
Does MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441818 for MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 423-334-4154 to confirm.
What kind of site is MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE?
HRSA records MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1986. OCOEE REGIONAL HEALTH CORP operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 423-334-4154 for open days.
Where is MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE?
MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE is at 305 River Rd, Decatur, TN, 37322-7801, Meigs County. The area measures 523 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-334-4154 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OCOEE REGIONAL HEALTH CORP locations near MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OCOEE REGIONAL HEALTH CORP sites to MEIGS COUNTY PRIMARY CARE 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.