federally qualified health center site
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South — Wellsburg, West Virginia
About FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South is a federally qualified health center site in Wellsburg, Brooke County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 8 operating hours a week, in line with the 8-hour median for health center sites in Brooke County.
CHANGE INC runs 21 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 FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South
Part B pays for the visit at FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South 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 CHANGE 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 FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
West Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 453,115 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-987-4463; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South 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
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South is at 1448 Main St, Wellsburg, WV, 26070-1420, Brooke County.
Wellsburg measures 2,738 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 304-527-7461 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 FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South
The nearest CHANGE INC site is FMC -SBHC Brooke Complex in Wellsburg, 2.2 miles away.
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary North in Follansbee is the next one out, 3.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ALECTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHEELING LLC, listed under Provider, 14.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Brooke County carries 5 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FMC -SBHC Brooke Complex | Same network · Wellsburg | 2.2 mi |
| FMC SBHC Brooke Primary North | Same network · Follansbee | 3.6 mi |
| FMC SBHC Brooke Intermediate North | Same network · Follansbee | 3.8 mi |
| FMC SBHC Brooke Intermediate South | Same network · Wellsburg | 3.8 mi |
| FMC - SBHC Indian Creek Middle School | Same network · Mingo Junction | 4 mi |
| FMC - SBHC McKinley STEM Academy | Same network · Steubenville | 5.8 mi |
| ALECTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES WHEELING LLC | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| JULIE SUZANNE BUNNER MD | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| A T TAMBOLI M D INC | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| ADVANCED FAMILY PRACTICE, PLLC | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| ALBERT V JELLEN INC | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| ANOUSHEH AFJEI MD | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| ALECTO EAST OHIO PHYSICIANS, INC. | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| ALECTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES MARTINS FERRY LLC | Provider · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| AEROFLOW CONNECT LLC | Nutritionist · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
| LORRAINE FEDAK MNT | Nutritionist · Ohio | 14.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South
Does FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 304-527-7461 to confirm.
What kind of site is FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South?
HRSA records FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. CHANGE INC operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 304-527-7461 for open days.
Where is FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South?
FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South is at 1448 Main St, Wellsburg, WV, 26070-1420, Brooke County. The area measures 2,738 people per square mile. Brooke County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-527-7461 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHANGE INC locations near FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHANGE INC sites to FMC SBHC Brooke Primary South 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 West Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads West Virginia formularies free at 1-877-987-4463.