federally qualified health center site
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION — Northfork, West Virginia
About TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION is a federally qualified health center site in Northfork, McDowell County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1976; it reports 43.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in McDowell County.
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC runs 7 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 TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Part B pays for the visit at TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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 511818 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION is at 34035 Coal Heritage Rd, Northfork, WV, 24868, McDowell County.
Northfork measures 25 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 43.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tugrivermedical.org.
Call 304-862-2588 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 TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION
The nearest TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC site is Tug River Health Association in Northfork, 0.2 miles away.
MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL HC in Welch is the next one out, 6.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is New River Health Association - Welch, listed under Community Care Access, 8.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McDowell County carries 7 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tug River Health Association | Same network · Northfork | 0.2 mi |
| MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL HC | Same network · Welch | 6.7 mi |
| TUG RIVER HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Welch | 7.3 mi |
| Tug River Mobile Unit | Same network · Gary | 7.3 mi |
| Tug River Catterson Center | Same network · Pineville | 13.4 mi |
| Tug River Heatlh --Princeton | Same network · Princeton | 17.9 mi |
| New River Health Association - Welch | Community Care Access · Welch | 8.7 mi |
| PRUDICH MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Bluefield | 10.9 mi |
| Bluestone Pinnacle Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Bluefield | 12.7 mi |
| Bluestone Pinnacle Primary Care | Community Care Access · Bluefield | 12.7 mi |
| Bluestone Family Practice | Community Care Access · Bluefield | 15.4 mi |
| Bluestone Health Center Administrative Site | Community Care Access · Princeton | 16.1 mi |
| Bluestone Health Association Inc. _Bluestone Health Center | Community Care Access · Princeton | 16.1 mi |
| AccessHealth Princeton | Community Care Access · Princeton | 18.8 mi |
| Bluestone 2 | Community Care Access · Princeton | 19.5 mi |
| Bluestone Primary Care | Community Care Access · Princeton | 19.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION
Does TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511818 for TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-862-2588 to confirm.
What kind of site is TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION?
HRSA records TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1976. TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION?
HRSA reports 43.5 operating hours a week at TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-862-2588 for open days.
Where is TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION?
TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION is at 34035 Coal Heritage Rd, Northfork, WV, 24868, McDowell County. The area measures 25 people per square mile. McDowell County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-862-2588 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC locations near TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION INC sites to TUG RIVER HEALTH ASSOCIATION 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.