federally qualified health center site
MedCura Clarkston — Clarkston, Georgia
About MedCura Clarkston
MedCura Clarkston is a federally qualified health center site in Clarkston, DeKalb County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; 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 Clarkston
Part B pays for the visit at MedCura Clarkston 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 851165 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 MedCura Clarkston
MedCura Clarkston 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 Clarkston 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 Clarkston is at 4112 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA, 30021-8106, DeKalb County.
Clarkston measures 1,469 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at medcura.org.
Call 404-296-7133 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 Clarkston
The nearest MEDCURA HEALTH INC site is MedCura Health, Inc. in Stone Mountain, 1.9 miles away.
MedCura Northlake in Atlanta is the next one out, 3.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ethne Health - Dental, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
DeKalb County carries 19 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedCura Health, Inc. | Same network · Stone Mountain | 1.9 mi |
| MedCura Northlake | Same network · Atlanta | 3.1 mi |
| MedCura Decatur | Same network · Decatur | 5.3 mi |
| MedCura Candler | Same network · Decatur | 5.4 mi |
| MedCura Doraville | Same network · Atlanta | 6.7 mi |
| MedCura McNair | Same network · Decatur | 6.7 mi |
| Ethne Health - Dental | Community Care Access · Clarkston | <0.1 mi |
| Ethne Health - Main | Community Care Access · Clarkston | 0.1 mi |
| Recovery Consultants: Tucker | Community Care Access · Tucker | 2.3 mi |
| CATHRINE CHERIYAMPURATH | Telehealth · Tucker | 3.4 mi |
| NYCOLE ASHLEY COX NP | Telehealth · Tucker | 3.4 mi |
| Recovery Consultants of Atlanta Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Decatur | 6.5 mi |
| Recovery Consultants of Atlanta Medical | Community Care Access · Decatur | 6.5 mi |
| SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER - Norcross Clinic | Community Care Access · Norcross | 6.7 mi |
| Mercy Care Chamblee | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 6.7 mi |
| Mercy Care at CHRIS 180 | Community Care Access · Atlanta | 7.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedCura Clarkston
Does MedCura Clarkston accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 851165 for MedCura Clarkston, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 404-296-7133 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedCura Clarkston?
HRSA records MedCura Clarkston as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 Clarkston?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MedCura Clarkston. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 404-296-7133 for open days.
Where is MedCura Clarkston?
MedCura Clarkston is at 4112 E Ponce de Leon Ave, Clarkston, GA, 30021-8106, DeKalb County. The area measures 1,469 people per square mile. DeKalb County holds 19 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MedCura Clarkston?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedCura Clarkston charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 404-296-7133 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MEDCURA HEALTH INC locations near MedCura Clarkston?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDCURA HEALTH INC sites to MedCura Clarkston 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.