federally qualified health center site

Ellijay Health and Dental — Ellijay, Georgia

About Ellijay Health and Dental

Ellijay Health and Dental is a federally qualified health center site in Ellijay, Gilmer County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Gilmer County.

GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES 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 Ellijay Health and Dental

Part B pays for the visit at Ellijay Health and Dental 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 GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1053555839.

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 Ellijay Health and Dental

Ellijay Health and Dental is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.

Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

Ellijay Health and Dental 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

Ellijay Health and Dental is at 80 Cinema Dr, Ellijay, GA, 30540-2592, Gilmer County.

Ellijay measures 477 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at gamtnhealth.org.

Call 706-635-6898 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 Ellijay Health and Dental

The nearest GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Blue Ridge BH and Admin in Blue Ridge, 17.9 miles away.

Fannin County Medical and Admin consolidated site in Blue Ridge is the next one out, 18 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 14.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near Ellijay Health and Dental
ResourceTypeDistance
Blue Ridge BH and AdminSame network · Blue Ridge17.9 mi
Fannin County Medical and Admin consolidated siteSame network · Blue Ridge18 mi
Georgia Mountains Health-ChatsworthSame network · Chatsworth18.1 mi
School Based Health Center - Chatsworth Elementary SchoolSame network · Chatsworth18.9 mi
Healthy Kids + LumpkinSame network · Dahlonega29.5 mi
Georgia Mountains Health - Dahlonega Ste 700Same network · Dahlonega30.4 mi
Good Samaritan Health & Wellness CenterCommunity Care Access · Jasper14.4 mi
Dragon Care: A Good Samaritan Health & Wellness CenterCommunity Care Access · Jasper15 mi
MedLink SuchesCommunity Care Access · Suches26.7 mi
GHMS Canton Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Canton28.1 mi
GHMS Canton CenterCommunity Care Access · Canton28.1 mi
GHMS Dawsonville Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Dawsonville32.2 mi
GHMS Cumming Elementary CenterCommunity Care Access · Cumming36.2 mi

Common questions

Questions about Ellijay Health and Dental

Does Ellijay Health and Dental accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

Ellijay Health and Dental carries NPI 1053555839, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 706-635-6898 to confirm.

What kind of site is Ellijay Health and Dental?

HRSA records Ellijay Health and Dental as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Ellijay Health and Dental?

HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Ellijay Health and Dental. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-635-6898 for open days.

Where is Ellijay Health and Dental?

Ellijay Health and Dental is at 80 Cinema Dr, Ellijay, GA, 30540-2592, Gilmer County. The area measures 477 people per square mile.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Ellijay Health and Dental?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ellijay Health and Dental charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-635-6898 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Ellijay Health and Dental?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GEORGIA MOUNTAINS HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Ellijay Health and Dental 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 Georgia?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.