federally qualified health center site
Schroon Lake Health Center — Schroon Lake, New York
About Schroon Lake Health Center
Schroon Lake Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Schroon Lake, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1994; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below 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 Schroon Lake Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Schroon 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 331850 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1740296177.
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 Schroon Lake Health Center
Schroon 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
Schroon 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
Schroon Lake Health Center is at 24 Fairfield Ave, Schroon Lake, NY, 12870, Essex County.
Schroon Lake measures 760 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hhhn.org.
Call 518-532-7120 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 Schroon Lake Health Center
The nearest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK site is Chester-Horicon Health Center in Chestertown, 13.5 miles away.
Elderwood at North Creek in North Creek is the next one out, 15 miles away.
Essex County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chester-Horicon Health Center | Same network · Chestertown | 13.5 mi |
| Elderwood at North Creek | Same network · North Creek | 15 mi |
| North Creek Health Center | Same network · North Creek | 15 mi |
| Ticonderoga Health Center | Same network · Ticonderoga | 16 mi |
| Elderwood at Ticonderoga | Same network · Ticonderoga | 16.1 mi |
| Bolton Health Center | Same network · Bolton Landing | 20 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Schroon Lake Health Center
Does Schroon Lake Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331850 for Schroon Lake Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 518-532-7120 to confirm.
What kind of site is Schroon Lake Health Center?
HRSA records Schroon Lake Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1994. 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 Schroon Lake Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Schroon Lake Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 518-532-7120 for open days.
Where is Schroon Lake Health Center?
Schroon Lake Health Center is at 24 Fairfield Ave, Schroon Lake, NY, 12870, Essex County. The area measures 760 people per square mile. Essex County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Schroon Lake Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Schroon Lake Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-532-7120 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK locations near Schroon Lake Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HUDSON HEADWATERS HEALTH NETWORK sites to Schroon 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.