federally qualified health center site
MedLink Bowman — Bowman, Georgia
About MedLink Bowman
MedLink Bowman is a federally qualified health center site in Bowman, Elbert County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1980; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Elbert County.
MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. runs 40 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 MedLink Bowman
Part B pays for the visit at MedLink Bowman 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 111822 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1235249236.
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 MedLink Bowman
MedLink Bowman 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
MedLink Bowman 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
MedLink Bowman is at 206 E Church St, Bowman, GA, 30624-2109, Elbert County.
Bowman measures 259 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at medlinkga.org.
Call 706-245-7361 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 MedLink Bowman
The nearest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. site is MedLink Royston in Royston, 8.1 miles away.
MedLink Hartwell in Hartwell is the next one out, 10.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East, listed under Community Care Access, 25.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedLink Royston | Same network · Royston | 8.1 mi |
| MedLink Hartwell | Same network · Hartwell | 10.9 mi |
| MedLink Hartwell Family Foot Care | Same network · Hartwell | 12.2 mi |
| MedLink Danielsville | Same network · Danielsville | 12.5 mi |
| MedLink Colbert | Same network · Colbert | 16.8 mi |
| MedLink Georgia, Inc. | Same network · Colbert | 16.8 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East | Community Care Access · Athens | 25.4 mi |
| Hilsman School-Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Athens | 26 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Athens | 26.2 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration | Community Care Access · Athens | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedLink Bowman
Does MedLink Bowman accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 111822 for MedLink Bowman, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 706-245-7361 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedLink Bowman?
HRSA records MedLink Bowman as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1980. MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MedLink Bowman?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at MedLink Bowman. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 706-245-7361 for open days.
Where is MedLink Bowman?
MedLink Bowman is at 206 E Church St, Bowman, GA, 30624-2109, Elbert County. The area measures 259 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MedLink Bowman?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedLink Bowman charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-245-7361 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. locations near MedLink Bowman?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. sites to MedLink Bowman 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.