federally qualified health center site
Saranac Lake Family Health — Saranac Lake, New York
About Saranac Lake Family Health
Saranac Lake Family Health is a federally qualified health center site in Saranac Lake, Franklin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 53 operating hours a week, in line with the 53-hour median for health center sites in Franklin 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 Saranac Lake Family Health
Part B pays for the visit at Saranac Lake Family 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 Medicare billing number 571811 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1912520636.
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 Saranac Lake Family Health
Saranac Lake Family Health 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
Saranac Lake Family 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
Saranac Lake Family Health is at 2249 State Route 86, Unit 3, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, Franklin County.
Saranac Lake measures 1,901 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 53 operating hours a week here.
Call 518-891-3845 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 Saranac Lake Family Health
The nearest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK site is Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid in Lake Placid, 9.7 miles away.
Tupper Lake Family Health in Tupper Lake is the next one out, 18 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Community Health Center of the North Country, listed under Community Care Access, 36.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Franklin County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Headwaters Family Health at Lake Placid | Same network · Lake Placid | 9.7 mi |
| Tupper Lake Family Health | Same network · Tupper Lake | 18 mi |
| Malone Family Health | Same network · Malone | 36.2 mi |
| Moriah Health Center | Same network · Mineville | 36.3 mi |
| Indian Lake Health Center | Same network · Indian Lake | 39.3 mi |
| Schroon Lake Health Center | Same network · Schroon Lake | 39.9 mi |
| Community Health Center of the North Country | Community Care Access · Malone | 36.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Saranac Lake Family Health
Does Saranac Lake Family Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571811 for Saranac Lake Family Health, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 518-891-3845 to confirm.
What kind of site is Saranac Lake Family Health?
HRSA records Saranac Lake Family Health as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Saranac Lake Family Health?
HRSA reports 53 operating hours a week at Saranac Lake Family Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 518-891-3845 for open days.
Where is Saranac Lake Family Health?
Saranac Lake Family Health is at 2249 State Route 86, Unit 3, Saranac Lake, NY, 12983, Franklin County. The area measures 1,901 people per square mile. Franklin County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Saranac Lake Family Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Saranac Lake Family Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-891-3845 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK locations near Saranac Lake Family Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK sites to Saranac Lake Family 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 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.