federally qualified health center site
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center — Fortson, Georgia
About VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center is a federally qualified health center site in Fortson, Harris County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 18 operating hours a week, in line with the 18-hour median for health center sites in Harris 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 VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center
Part B pays for the visit at VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental 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 111927 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1952599623.
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 VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental 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
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental 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
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center is at 94 McCrary Rd, Fortson, GA, 31808-4558, Harris County.
Fortson measures 88 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 18 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at valleyhealthcolumbus.com.
Call 706-987-8216 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 VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center
The nearest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC site is Richards Middle School in Columbus, 14.1 miles away.
Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC in Columbus is the next one out, 18.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is YourTown Health, listed under Community Care Access, 26.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Richards Middle School | Same network · Columbus | 14.1 mi |
| Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC | Same network · Columbus | 18.5 mi |
| Fort Benning Road Health Center | Same network · Columbus | 18.6 mi |
| Medical RV | Same network · Columbus | 18.6 mi |
| VHCS Mobile Dental Services | Same network · Columbus | 18.6 mi |
| Talbot County Medical/Dental Center | Same network · Talbotton | 30.1 mi |
| YourTown Health | Community Care Access · Warm Springs | 26.5 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice | Community Care Access · Cusseta | 29.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center
Does VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 111927 for VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 706-987-8216 to confirm.
What kind of site is VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center?
HRSA records VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. 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 VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center?
HRSA reports 18 operating hours a week at VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 706-987-8216 for open days.
Where is VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center?
VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center is at 94 McCrary Rd, Fortson, GA, 31808-4558, Harris County. The area measures 88 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-987-8216 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC locations near VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC sites to VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental 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.