federally qualified health center site
MedLink Oglethorpe — Lexington, Georgia
About MedLink Oglethorpe
MedLink Oglethorpe is a federally qualified health center site in Lexington, Oglethorpe County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1976; it reports 46 operating hours a week, in line with the 46-hour median for health center sites in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe
Part B pays for the visit at MedLink Oglethorpe 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 111821 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1083724082.
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 Oglethorpe
MedLink Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe is at 247 Union Point St, Lexington, GA, 30648-2303, Oglethorpe County.
Lexington measures 414 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 46 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at medlinkga.org.
Call 706-743-8171 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 Oglethorpe
The nearest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. site is MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center in Lexington, 1.7 miles away.
MedLink Colbert in Colbert is the next one out, 13.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Hilsman School-Based Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 13 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Oglethorpe County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center | Same network · Lexington | 1.7 mi |
| MedLink Colbert | Same network · Colbert | 13.1 mi |
| MedLink Colbert Building 2 | Same network · Colbert | 13.1 mi |
| MedLink Georgia, Inc. | Same network · Colbert | 13.1 mi |
| MedLink Coile School Based Health Center | Same network · Athens | 13.2 mi |
| MedLink HT Edwards School Based Health Center | Same network · Athens | 17 mi |
| Hilsman School-Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Athens | 13 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East | Community Care Access · Athens | 14.8 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Athens | 16.1 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration | Community Care Access · Athens | 19.6 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Greensboro | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 21.3 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems, Inc. - Taliaferro | Community Care Access · Crawfordville | 24.7 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 27 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Lake Oconee | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 27 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare Inc. Madison - Suite 100 | Community Care Access · Madison | 28.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedLink Oglethorpe
Does MedLink Oglethorpe accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 111821 for MedLink Oglethorpe, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 706-743-8171 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedLink Oglethorpe?
HRSA records MedLink Oglethorpe as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1976. 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 Oglethorpe?
HRSA reports 46 operating hours a week at MedLink Oglethorpe. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 706-743-8171 for open days.
Where is MedLink Oglethorpe?
MedLink Oglethorpe is at 247 Union Point St, Lexington, GA, 30648-2303, Oglethorpe County. The area measures 414 people per square mile. Oglethorpe County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MedLink Oglethorpe?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedLink Oglethorpe charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-743-8171 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. locations near MedLink Oglethorpe?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. sites to MedLink Oglethorpe 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.