federally qualified health center site
MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center — Lexington, Georgia
About MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center
MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lexington, Oglethorpe County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, below 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 Patriot School Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center 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 MEDLINK GEORGIA, 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 MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center
MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center 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 Patriot School Based Health Center 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 Patriot School Based Health Center is at 15 Fairground Rd, Lexington, GA, 30648-2034, Oglethorpe County.
Lexington measures 414 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 42.5 operating hours a week here.
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 Patriot School Based Health Center
The nearest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. site is MedLink Oglethorpe in Lexington, 1.7 miles away.
MedLink Colbert in Colbert is the next one out, 12.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Hilsman School-Based Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 13.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Oglethorpe County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedLink Oglethorpe | Same network · Lexington | 1.7 mi |
| MedLink Colbert | Same network · Colbert | 12.4 mi |
| MedLink Colbert Building 2 | Same network · Colbert | 12.4 mi |
| MedLink Georgia, Inc. | Same network · Colbert | 12.4 mi |
| MedLink Coile School Based Health Center | Same network · Athens | 13.1 mi |
| MedLink Danielsville | Same network · Danielsville | 17.4 mi |
| Hilsman School-Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Athens | 13.5 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. East | Community Care Access · Athens | 15.2 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Athens | 16.5 mi |
| Athens Neighborhood Health Center - Administration | Community Care Access · Athens | 20.2 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Greensboro | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 22.9 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems, Inc. - Taliaferro | Community Care Access · Crawfordville | 25.6 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 28.6 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Lake Oconee | Community Care Access · Greensboro | 28.6 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare Inc. Madison - Suite 100 | Community Care Access · Madison | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center
Does MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-743-8171 to confirm.
What kind of site is MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center?
HRSA records MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. 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 Patriot School Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-743-8171 for open days.
Where is MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center?
MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center is at 15 Fairground Rd, Lexington, GA, 30648-2034, 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 Patriot School Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center 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 Patriot School Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MEDLINK GEORGIA, INC. sites to MedLink Patriot School Based Health Center 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.