federally qualified health center site
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project — Cookeville, Tennessee
About Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project is a federally qualified health center site in Cookeville, Putnam County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; HRSA lists it as full-time.
TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH runs 18 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 Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project
Part B pays for the visit at Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project 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 TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1598817017.
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 Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project 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
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project 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
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project is at 1100 England Dr, Cookeville, TN, 38501-0924, Putnam County.
Cookeville measures 133 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 931-528-7531 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 Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project
The nearest TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH site is UCPCP Mobile Unit #1 in Cookeville, at the same registered coordinates.
Putnam County Health Department Community Health Center in Cookeville is the next one out, 2.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Warren County Health Department Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 37.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Putnam County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| UCPCP Mobile Unit #1 | Same network · Cookeville | <0.1 mi |
| Putnam County Health Department Community Health Center | Same network · Cookeville | 2.3 mi |
| Monterey-Putnam County Health Department Community Health Center | Same network · Monterey | 12 mi |
| White County Health Department Community Health Center | Same network · Sparta | 14.4 mi |
| Jackson County Health Department Community Health Center | Same network · Gainesboro | 18.6 mi |
| Overton County Health Department Community Health Center | Same network · Livingston | 20.2 mi |
| Warren County Health Department Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Centertown | 37.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project
Does Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project carries NPI 1598817017, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 931-528-7531 to confirm.
What kind of site is Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project?
HRSA records Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH operates it alongside 18 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project?
Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project is at 1100 England Dr, Cookeville, TN, 38501-0924, Putnam County. The area measures 133 people per square mile. Putnam County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 931-528-7531 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH locations near Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH sites to Upper Cumberland Primary Care Project 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.