federally qualified health center site
VHCS Mobile Dental Services — Columbus, Georgia
About VHCS Mobile Dental Services
VHCS Mobile Dental Services is a federally qualified health center site in Columbus, Muscogee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 32 operating hours a week, in line with the 32-hour median for health center sites in Muscogee 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 Mobile Dental Services
Part B pays for the visit at VHCS Mobile Dental Services 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 VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 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 VHCS Mobile Dental Services
VHCS Mobile Dental Services 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 Mobile Dental Services 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 Mobile Dental Services is at 1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903-2834, Muscogee County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Columbus measures 912 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at valleyhealthcolumbus.com.
Call 706-987-8330 x1011 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 Mobile Dental Services
The nearest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC site is Fort Benning Road Health Center in Columbus, at the same registered coordinates.
Medical RV in Columbus is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is CareConnect Family Practice, listed under Community Care Access, 11.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Muscogee County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Benning Road Health Center | Same network · Columbus | <0.1 mi |
| Medical RV | Same network · Columbus | <0.1 mi |
| Dorothy Height Elementary School SBHC | Same network · Columbus | 0.4 mi |
| Richards Middle School | Same network · Columbus | 4.7 mi |
| VHcS Fortson Medical/Dental Center | Same network · Fortson | 18.6 mi |
| Stewart County School | Same network · Lumpkin | 27.8 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice | Community Care Access · Cusseta | 11.6 mi |
| CareConnect Health, Inc. | Community Care Access · Richland | 28.4 mi |
| CareConnect Family Practice and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Richland | 28.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VHCS Mobile Dental Services
Does VHCS Mobile Dental Services accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for VHCS Mobile Dental Services, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 706-987-8330 x1011 to confirm.
What kind of site is VHCS Mobile Dental Services?
HRSA records VHCS Mobile Dental Services as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. 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 Mobile Dental Services?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at VHCS Mobile Dental Services. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 706-987-8330 x1011 for open days.
Where is VHCS Mobile Dental Services?
VHCS Mobile Dental Services is at 1600 Fort Benning Rd, Columbus, GA, 31903-2834, Muscogee County. The area measures 912 people per square mile. Muscogee County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VHCS Mobile Dental Services?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VHCS Mobile Dental Services charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 706-987-8330 x1011 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC locations near VHCS Mobile Dental Services?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY HEALTHCARE SYSTEM INC sites to VHCS Mobile Dental Services 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.