federally qualified health center site

Medical Associates Plus — Augusta, Georgia

About Medical Associates Plus

Medical Associates Plus is a federally qualified health center site in Augusta, Richmond County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Richmond County.

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. runs 26 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 Medical Associates Plus

Part B pays for the visit at Medical Associates Plus 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 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC.; 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 Medical Associates Plus

Medical Associates Plus 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

Medical Associates Plus 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

Medical Associates Plus is at 2050 Walton Way, Augusta, GA, 30904-2305, Richmond County.

Augusta measures 650 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at mapbt.com.

Call 706-790-4440 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 Medical Associates Plus

The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. site is MAP @ 1580 Walton Way in Augusta, 0.9 miles away.

MAP @ Wrightsboro Road in Augusta is the next one out, 1 mile away.

The closest unrelated listing is Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC, listed under Community Care Access, 1.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Richmond County carries 19 listings.

The full Georgia list is.

Other options near Medical Associates Plus
ResourceTypeDistance
MAP @ 1580 Walton WaySame network · Augusta0.9 mi
MAP @ Wrightsboro RoadSame network · Augusta1 mi
Medical Associates Plus Mobile Health VanSame network · Augusta4.1 mi
Mobile Testing & VaccinesSame network · Augusta4.1 mi
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. dba Medical Associates Plus @ Belle TerraceSame network · Augusta4.1 mi
MAP @ Wheeler RoadSame network · Augusta5.1 mi
Christ Community Health: Medical District CHCCommunity Care Access · Augusta1.7 mi
Christ Community Health: Medical District CHC (Pediatrics)Community Care Access · Augusta1.7 mi
Christ Community Health: Olde Town CHC DentalCommunity Care Access · Augusta3.2 mi
Christ Community Health: Olde Town CHCCommunity Care Access · Augusta3.2 mi
Christ Community Health: Peach Orchard Road CHCCommunity Care Access · Augusta3.5 mi
YEASOL LEE MDTelehealth · Augusta8.5 mi
HARRIS BALOCHProvider · Richmond8.5 mi
CRISTINA MARIE CASAS LOYOLAProvider · Richmond8.5 mi
MARY W CHEN M.D.Provider · Richmond8.5 mi
360 CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENTProvider · Richmond8.5 mi

Common questions

Questions about Medical Associates Plus

Does Medical Associates Plus accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Medical Associates Plus, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-790-4440 to confirm.

What kind of site is Medical Associates Plus?

HRSA records Medical Associates Plus as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Medical Associates Plus?

HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at Medical Associates Plus. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-790-4440 for open days.

Where is Medical Associates Plus?

Medical Associates Plus is at 2050 Walton Way, Augusta, GA, 30904-2305, Richmond County. The area measures 650 people per square mile. Richmond County holds 19 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Medical Associates Plus?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Medical Associates Plus charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-790-4440 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. locations near Medical Associates Plus?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. sites to Medical Associates Plus 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.