federally qualified health center site
RMS Jefferson City — Jefferson City, Tennessee
About RMS Jefferson City
RMS Jefferson City is a federally qualified health center site in Jefferson City, Jefferson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson County.
RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. runs 6 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 RMS Jefferson City
Part B pays for the visit at RMS Jefferson City 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 441026 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1275358590.
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 RMS Jefferson City
RMS Jefferson City 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
RMS Jefferson City 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
RMS Jefferson City is at 1413 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN, 37760-2562, Jefferson County.
Jefferson City measures 1,272 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 865-471-5525 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 RMS Jefferson City
The nearest RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. site is Chestnut Hill Center in Dandridge, 15.5 miles away.
Newport Center in Newport is the next one out, 19.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHS Mobile 2, listed under Community Care Access, 6.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Hill Center | Same network · Dandridge | 15.5 mi |
| Newport Center | Same network · Newport | 19.6 mi |
| Corporate Office | Same network · Newport | 20.3 mi |
| Rural Medical Services Inc. Cosby Center | Same network · Newport | 22.7 mi |
| PARROTTSVILLE CENTER | Same network · Parrottsville | 23.6 mi |
| GRASSY FORK CENTER | Same network · Hartford | 29.6 mi |
| CHS Mobile 2 | Community Care Access · Talbott | 6.6 mi |
| CHS Mobile 1 | Community Care Access · Talbott | 6.6 mi |
| CHS Talbott Clinic | Community Care Access · Talbott | 6.6 mi |
| Rural Medical Services White Pine Center | Community Care Access · White Pine | 11 mi |
| White Pine | Community Care Access · White Pine | 11.6 mi |
| CHS Blaine Clinic | Community Care Access · Blaine | 12.1 mi |
| CHS Sulphur Springs Office | Community Care Access · Morristown | 12.1 mi |
| CHS 5th Street Clinic | Community Care Access · Morristown | 12.5 mi |
| CHS Northview Primary School Clinic | Community Care Access · Kodak | 13 mi |
| CHS Northview Intermediate School Clinic | Community Care Access · Kodak | 13.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RMS Jefferson City
Does RMS Jefferson City accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441026 for RMS Jefferson City, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 865-471-5525 to confirm.
What kind of site is RMS Jefferson City?
HRSA records RMS Jefferson City as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RMS Jefferson City?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at RMS Jefferson City. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 865-471-5525 for open days.
Where is RMS Jefferson City?
RMS Jefferson City is at 1413 Russell Ave, Jefferson City, TN, 37760-2562, Jefferson County. The area measures 1,272 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RMS Jefferson City?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RMS Jefferson City charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 865-471-5525 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. locations near RMS Jefferson City?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RURAL MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. sites to RMS Jefferson City 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.