federally qualified health center site
MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER — Mountain City, Tennessee
About MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Mountain City, Johnson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1986; it reports 48 operating hours a week, in line with the 48-hour median for health center sites in Johnson 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 MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at MOUNTAIN CITY 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 441816 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1720088537.
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 MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
MOUNTAIN CITY 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
MOUNTAIN CITY 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
MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER is at 222 Oak St, Mountain City, TN, 37683-1526, Johnson County.
Mountain City measures 534 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rhsctn.com.
Call 423-727-6319 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 MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
The nearest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC site is ROAN MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER in Roan Mountain, 24.1 miles away.
BLUFF CITY MEDICAL CENTER in Bluff City is the next one out, 26 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP, listed under Telehealth, 25.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ROAN MOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Roan Mountain | 24.1 mi |
| BLUFF CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Bluff City | 26 mi |
| DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Erwin | 37.9 mi |
| RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough | Same network · Jonesborough | 38.3 mi |
| KINGSPORT MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Kingsport | 41.2 mi |
| RHSC Medical Complex at Kingsport | Same network · Kingsport | 41.2 mi |
| HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP | Telehealth · Bluff City | 25.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER
Does MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441816 for MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 423-727-6319 to confirm.
What kind of site is MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA records MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1986. 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 MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 423-727-6319 for open days.
Where is MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER?
MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER is at 222 Oak St, Mountain City, TN, 37683-1526, Johnson County. The area measures 534 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-727-6319 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC locations near MOUNTAIN CITY MEDICAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC sites to MOUNTAIN CITY 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.