federally qualified health center site
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough — Jonesborough, Tennessee
About RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough is a federally qualified health center site in Jonesborough, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Washington 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 RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough
Part B pays for the visit at RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough 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 no Medicare billing number here for RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough 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
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough 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
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough is at 600 Boones Creek Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659-5167, Washington County.
Jonesborough measures 1,031 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rhsctn.com.
Call 423-788-9374 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 RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough
The nearest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC site is LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER in Limestone, 10.2 miles away.
DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER in Erwin is the next one out, 10.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Johnson City Community Health Center, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LIMESTONE MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Limestone | 10.2 mi |
| DRY CREEK MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Erwin | 10.3 mi |
| BLUFF CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Bluff City | 14.7 mi |
| RHSC Medical Complex at Kingsport | Same network · Kingsport | 17.3 mi |
| KINGSPORT MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Kingsport | 17.4 mi |
| BAILEYTON MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Greeneville | 20.8 mi |
| Johnson City Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 4.3 mi |
| EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 5.6 mi |
| JOHNSON CITY DOWNTOWN DAY CENTER | Community Care Access · Johnson City | 6.2 mi |
| HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP | Telehealth · Bluff City | 15.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough
Does RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 423-788-9374 to confirm.
What kind of site is RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough?
HRSA records RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. 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 RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 423-788-9374 for open days.
Where is RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough?
RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough is at 600 Boones Creek Rd, Jonesborough, TN, 37659-5167, Washington County. The area measures 1,031 people per square mile. Washington County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-788-9374 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC locations near RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL HEALTH SERVICES CONSORTIUM, INC sites to RHSC Medical Center at Jonesborough 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.