federally qualified health center site
Indian Lake Health Center — Indian Lake, New York
About Indian Lake Health Center
Indian Lake Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Indian Lake, Hamilton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1985; it reports 43 operating hours a week, in line with the 43-hour median for health center sites in Hamilton 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 Indian Lake Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Indian Lake Health 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 331855 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1548276801.
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 Indian Lake Health Center
Indian Lake Health Center 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
Indian Lake Health 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
Indian Lake Health Center is at 6356 Nys Route 30, Indian Lake, NY, 12842-2021, Hamilton County.
HRSA records 43 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hhhn.org.
Call 518-648-5707 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 Indian Lake Health Center
The nearest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK site is Elderwood at North Creek in North Creek, 15.1 miles away.
North Creek Health Center in North Creek is the next one out, 15.2 miles away.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at North Creek | Same network · North Creek | 15.1 mi |
| North Creek Health Center | Same network · North Creek | 15.2 mi |
| Chester-Horicon Health Center | Same network · Chestertown | 25.5 mi |
| Schroon Lake Health Center | Same network · Schroon Lake | 25.8 mi |
| Tupper Lake Family Health | Same network · Tupper Lake | 31.4 mi |
| Countryside Adult Home | Same network · Warrensburg | 32 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Indian Lake Health Center
Does Indian Lake Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331855 for Indian Lake Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 518-648-5707 to confirm.
What kind of site is Indian Lake Health Center?
HRSA records Indian Lake Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1985. 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 Indian Lake Health Center?
HRSA reports 43 operating hours a week at Indian Lake Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 518-648-5707 for open days.
Where is Indian Lake Health Center?
Indian Lake Health Center is at 6356 Nys Route 30, Indian Lake, NY, 12842-2021, Hamilton County. No population density is published for the area.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Indian Lake Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Indian Lake Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-648-5707 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK locations near Indian Lake Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK sites to Indian Lake Health 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 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.