federally qualified health center site
MedCura Candler — Decatur, Georgia
About MedCura Candler
MedCura Candler is a federally qualified health center site in Decatur, DeKalb County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in DeKalb County.
MEDCURA HEALTH INC runs 15 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 MedCura Candler
Part B pays for the visit at MedCura Candler 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 MEDCURA HEALTH INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1790821023.
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 MedCura Candler
MedCura Candler 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
MedCura Candler 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
MedCura Candler is at 1760 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA, 30032-3277, DeKalb County.
Decatur measures 1,482 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at medcura.org.
Call 404-298-8998 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 MedCura Candler
The nearest MEDCURA HEALTH INC site is MedCura Decatur in Decatur, 0.1 miles away.
MedCura McNair in Decatur is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mercy Care at CHRIS 180, listed under Community Care Access, 2.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
DeKalb County carries 19 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedCura Decatur | Same network · Decatur | 0.1 mi |
| MedCura McNair | Same network · Decatur | 1.5 mi |
| MedCura Whitefoord | Same network · Atlanta | 3.2 mi |
| MedCura Whitefoord (Dental) | Same network · Atlanta | 3.3 mi |
| MedCura Clarkston | Same network · Clarkston | 5.4 mi |
| MedCura Midtown | Same network · Atlanta | 6 mi |
| Mercy Care at CHRIS 180 | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 2.1 mi |
| SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - Gresham Clinic | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 2.3 mi |
| Recovery Consultants of Atlanta Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Decatur | 4.4 mi |
| Recovery Consultants of Atlanta Medical | Community Care Access · Decatur | 4.4 mi |
| Mercy Care Decatur Street | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 5 mi |
| Mercy Care Mobile 2 | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 5 mi |
| Mercy Care Mobile | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 5 mi |
| Ethne Health - Dental | Community Care Access · Clarkston | 5.4 mi |
| Ethne Health - Main | Community Care Access · Clarkston | 5.4 mi |
| Care Center at Dobbs Elementary | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 5.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedCura Candler
Does MedCura Candler accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
MedCura Candler carries NPI 1790821023, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 404-298-8998 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedCura Candler?
HRSA records MedCura Candler as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. MEDCURA HEALTH INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MedCura Candler?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MedCura Candler. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 404-298-8998 for open days.
Where is MedCura Candler?
MedCura Candler is at 1760 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA, 30032-3277, DeKalb County. The area measures 1,482 people per square mile. DeKalb County holds 19 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MedCura Candler?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedCura Candler charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 404-298-8998 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MEDCURA HEALTH INC locations near MedCura Candler?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDCURA HEALTH INC sites to MedCura Candler 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.