federally qualified health center site
St. Marys Elementary School — Saint Marys, West Virginia
About St. Marys Elementary School
St. Marys Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Marys, Pleasants 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 2024; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 32-hour median for health center sites in Pleasants 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 St. Marys Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at St. Marys Elementary School 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 RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION; 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 St. Marys Elementary School
St. Marys Elementary School 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
St. Marys Elementary School 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
St. Marys Elementary School is at 317 Washington St, Saint Marys, WV, 26170-1312, Pleasants County.
Saint Marys measures 79 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 304-643-4005 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 St. Marys Elementary School
The nearest RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION site is Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia-St. Marys in Saint Marys, 0.2 miles away.
St. Marys High School in Saint Marys is the next one out, 2.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Coplin Health Systems Greenmont Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 18.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Pleasants County carries 4 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Health Centers of West Virginia-St. Marys | Same network · Saint Marys | 0.2 mi |
| St. Marys High School | Same network · Saint Marys | 2.7 mi |
| Belmont Elementary School | Same network · Belmont | 3.3 mi |
| RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Same network · Ellenboro | 11.5 mi |
| Creed Collins Elementary School-based Health Center | Same network · Pennsboro | 14.3 mi |
| Harrisville Elementary School-based Health Center | Same network · Harrisville | 14.9 mi |
| Coplin Health Systems Greenmont Elementary School | Community Care Access · Vienna | 18.2 mi |
| Coplin Health Systems Vienna Elementary School | Community Care Access · Vienna | 18.6 mi |
| Coplin Health Systems Administration Building | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 18.9 mi |
| Parkersburg Family Care B | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 18.9 mi |
| Coplin Health Systems Neale Elementary School | Community Care Access · Vienna | 19.2 mi |
| Parkersburg High School Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 19.7 mi |
| West Virginia University at Parkersburg Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 20 mi |
| Coplin Health Systems - Mobile Unit 2 | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 20 mi |
| CHS Mobile Health Unit | Community Care Access · Parkersburg | 20 mi |
| SAMANTHA MEYER | Telehealth · Wood | 20.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about St. Marys Elementary School
Does St. Marys Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for St. Marys Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 304-643-4005 to confirm.
What kind of site is St. Marys Elementary School?
HRSA records St. Marys Elementary School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. 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 St. Marys Elementary School?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at St. Marys Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 304-643-4005 for open days.
Where is St. Marys Elementary School?
St. Marys Elementary School is at 317 Washington St, Saint Marys, WV, 26170-1312, Pleasants County. The area measures 79 people per square mile. Pleasants County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at St. Marys Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what St. Marys Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-643-4005 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION locations near St. Marys Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RITCHIE COUNTY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION sites to St. Marys Elementary School 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.