federally qualified health center site
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER — Tennille, Georgia
About TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Tennille, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1988; it reports 41 operating hours a week, in line with the 41-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. runs 23 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 TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH 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 Medicare billing number 111861 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1104876390.
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 TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH 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
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH 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
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER is at 116 Smith St, Tennille, GA, 31089-1465, Washington County.
Tennille measures 1,046 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 41 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chcsga.org.
Call 478-552-7384 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 TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. site is Community Health Care Systems Administration and Specialty Services in Sandersville, 2.6 miles away.
SANDERSVILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CTR in Sandersville is the next one out, 4.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Milledgeville, listed under Community Care Access, 26.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Care Systems Administration and Specialty Services | Same network · Sandersville | 2.6 mi |
| SANDERSVILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CTR | Same network · Sandersville | 4.2 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Same network · Wrightsville | 15.1 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems, Inc. Johnson County Schools | Same network · Wrightsville | 15.1 mi |
| TriCounty Health System - Gibson | Same network · Gibson | 23.6 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems, Inc - Wilkinson SBHC | Same network · Irwinton | 23.8 mi |
| Oconee Valley Healthcare, Inc. Milledgeville | Community Care Access · Milledgeville | 26.9 mi |
| Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc. dba Medical Associates Plus @ Wrens | Community Care Access · Wrens | 31.2 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 36 mi |
| Mobile Eye Clinic | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 36.3 mi |
| East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 36.3 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 36.3 mi |
| EGSC Student Health Center | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 37.5 mi |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Community Care Access · Swainsboro | 38.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER
Does TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 111861 for TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 478-552-7384 to confirm.
What kind of site is TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER?
HRSA records TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1988. COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 41 operating hours a week at TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 478-552-7384 for open days.
Where is TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER?
TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER is at 116 Smith St, Tennille, GA, 31089-1465, Washington County. The area measures 1,046 people per square mile. Washington County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 478-552-7384 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. locations near TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. sites to TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH 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.