federally qualified health center site
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR — Ellenboro, West Virginia
About RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is a federally qualified health center site in Ellenboro, Ritchie 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 2004; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, above the 17-hour median for health center sites in Ritchie County.
RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION runs 19 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 RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
Part B pays for the visit at RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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 511919 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1518083070.
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 RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is at School St, Ellenboro, WV, 26346, Ritchie County.
Ellenboro measures 176 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rcpca.org.
Call 304-643-4941 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 RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
The nearest RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION site is Harrisville Elementary School-based Health Center in Harrisville, 3.9 miles away.
RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, in Harrisville is the next one out, 4.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MHHCC PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL SBH, listed under Community Care Access, 22 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ritchie County carries 5 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisville Elementary School-based Health Center | Same network · Harrisville | 3.9 mi |
| RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION, | Same network · Harrisville | 4.1 mi |
| Creed Collins Elementary School-based Health Center | Same network · Pennsboro | 4.7 mi |
| St. Marys Elementary School | Same network · Saint Marys | 11.5 mi |
| Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia-St. Marys | Same network · Saint Marys | 11.7 mi |
| St. Marys High School | Same network · Saint Marys | 12.6 mi |
| MHHCC PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL SBH | Community Care Access · Grantsville | 22 mi |
| Wirt County High School | Community Care Access · Elizabeth | 22.9 mi |
| Wirt County Primary School | Community Care Access · Elizabeth | 23 mi |
| Wirt County Family Care | Community Care Access · Elizabeth | 23 mi |
| WIRT COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC. | Community Care Access · Elizabeth | 23 mi |
| Wirt County Schools Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Elizabeth | 23.1 mi |
| MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH CARE CENTER | Community Care Access · Grantsville | 23.9 mi |
| CALHOUN MEDICAL/DENTAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Grantsville | 23.9 mi |
| MINNIE HAMILTON HLTH CARE ANNEX | Community Care Access · Grantsville | 23.9 mi |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 24.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
Does RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511919 for RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-643-4941 to confirm.
What kind of site is RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
HRSA records RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2004. RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-643-4941 for open days.
Where is RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is at School St, Ellenboro, WV, 26346, Ritchie County. The area measures 176 people per square mile. Ritchie County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-643-4941 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION locations near RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION sites to RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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.