federally qualified health center site
Medical RV — Columbus, Georgia
About Medical RV
Medical RV is a federally qualified health center site in Columbus, Muscogee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 32-hour median for health center sites in Muscogee County.
VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 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 Medical RV
Part B pays for the visit at Medical RV 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 11828 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 Medical RV
Medical RV 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 RV 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 RV is at 1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903-2834, Muscogee County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Columbus measures 912 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 706-987-8250 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 RV
The nearest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC site is Fort Benning Road Health Center in Columbus, at the same registered coordinates.
VHCS Mobile Dental Services in Columbus is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is CareConnect Family Practice, listed under Community Care Access, 11.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Muscogee County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benning Road Health Center | Same network · Columbus | <0.1 mi |
| VHCS Mobile Dental Services | Same network · Columbus | <0.1 mi |
| Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC | Same network · Columbus | 0.4 mi |
| Richards Middle School | Same network · Columbus | 4.7 mi |
| VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center | Same network · Fortson | 18.6 mi |
| Stewart County School | Same network · Lumpkin | 27.8 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice | Community Care Access · Cusseta | 11.6 mi |
| CareConnect Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Richland | 28.4 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Richland | 28.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Medical RV
Does Medical RV accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 11828 for Medical RV, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 706-987-8250 to confirm.
What kind of site is Medical RV?
HRSA records Medical RV as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Medical RV?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Medical RV. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-987-8250 for open days.
Where is Medical RV?
Medical RV is at 1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903-2834, Muscogee County. The area measures 912 people per square mile. Muscogee County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Medical RV?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Medical RV charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-987-8250 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC locations near Medical RV?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC sites to Medical RV 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.