federally qualified health center site
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid — Lake Placid, New York
About Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid is a federally qualified health center site in Lake Placid, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK runs 33 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 Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid
Part B pays for the visit at Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid 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 571883 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1679358873.
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 Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid 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
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid is at 203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY, 12946-1738, Essex County.
Lake Placid measures 1,777 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hhhn.org.
Call 518-824-2564 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 Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid
The nearest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK site is Saranac Lake Family Health in Saranac Lake, 9.7 miles away.
Tupper Lake Family Health in Tupper Lake is the next one out, 24 miles away.
Essex County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saranac Lake Family Health | Same network · Saranac Lake | 9.7 mi |
| Tupper Lake Family Health | Same network · Tupper Lake | 24 mi |
| Moriah Health Center | Same network · Mineville | 26.6 mi |
| Schroon Lake Health Center | Same network · Schroon Lake | 31.7 mi |
| Indian Lake Health Center | Same network · Indian Lake | 36.4 mi |
| Plattsburgh Pediatric and Adolescent Health | Same network · Plattsburgh | 38.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid
Does Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571883 for Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 518-824-2564 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid?
HRSA records Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 518-824-2564 for open days.
Where is Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid?
Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid is at 203 Old Military Rd, Lake Placid, NY, 12946-1738, Essex County. The area measures 1,777 people per square mile. Essex County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-824-2564 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK locations near Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK sites to Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid 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 New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.