federally qualified health center site
Nicholas County High School Based Health — Carlisle, Kentucky
About Nicholas County High School Based Health
Nicholas County High School Based Health is a federally qualified health center site in Carlisle, Nicholas County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Nicholas County.
STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. runs 35 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 Nicholas County High School Based Health
Part B pays for the visit at Nicholas County High School Based Health 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 STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, 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 Nicholas County High School Based Health
Nicholas County High School Based Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Kentucky expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 988,571 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-293-7447; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Nicholas County High School Based Health 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
Nicholas County High School Based Health is at 103 School Dr, Carlisle, KY, 40311-1052, Nicholas County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Carlisle measures 1,932 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 859-298-3721 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 Nicholas County High School Based Health
The nearest STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. site is Nicholas County School Based Health in Carlisle, at the same registered coordinates.
Sterling Health Care - Carlisle in Carlisle is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Robertson County Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 14.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Nicholas County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas County School Based Health | Same network · Carlisle | <0.1 mi |
| Sterling Health Care - Carlisle | Same network · Carlisle | 1.6 mi |
| North Middletown Elementary School Based Health | Same network · Paris | 12.4 mi |
| Cane Ridge Elementary School Based Health | Same network · Paris | 12.8 mi |
| Sterling Health Care - Paris | Same network · Paris | 14.9 mi |
| Bourbon Co High School Based Health | Same network · Paris | 15.4 mi |
| Robertson County Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Mount Olivet | 14.9 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Cynthiana | Community Care Access · Cynthiana | 14.9 mi |
| FLEMINGBURG COUNTY FAMILY H.C | Community Care Access · Flemingsburg | 17.4 mi |
| HomePlace Clinic - Winchester | Community Care Access · Winchester | 23.4 mi |
| Sterling Health Care - MSC | Community Care Access · Camargo | 23.4 mi |
| Bluegrass Community Health Center- Clark County School Clinic | Community Care Access · Winchester | 25 mi |
| PrimaryPlus - Denham Clinic | Community Care Access · Maysville | 25 mi |
| PrimaryPlus Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Maysville | 25 mi |
| Bluegrass Community Health Center-Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Winchester | 25 mi |
| Bracken County School- based Center | Community Care Access · Brooksville | 25.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Nicholas County High School Based Health
Does Nicholas County High School Based Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Nicholas County High School Based Health, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 859-298-3721 to confirm.
What kind of site is Nicholas County High School Based Health?
HRSA records Nicholas County High School Based Health as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. operates it alongside 35 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Nicholas County High School Based Health?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Nicholas County High School Based Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 859-298-3721 for open days.
Where is Nicholas County High School Based Health?
Nicholas County High School Based Health is at 103 School Dr, Carlisle, KY, 40311-1052, Nicholas County. The area measures 1,932 people per square mile. Nicholas County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Nicholas County High School Based Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Nicholas County High School Based Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 859-298-3721 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. locations near Nicholas County High School Based Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest STERLING HEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC. sites to Nicholas County High School Based Health 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 Kentucky?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Kentucky State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Kentucky formularies free at 1-877-293-7447.