FQHC Look-Alike site
Central — Toledo, Ohio
About Central
Central is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Toledo, Lucas County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 43.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lucas County.
ZEPF CENTER runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Central
Part B pays for the visit at Central 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 ZEPF CENTER; 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 Central
Central is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Central 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
Central is at 6605 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH, 43617-1000, Lucas County.
Toledo measures 3,450 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 43.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 419-841-7701 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 Central
The nearest ZEPF CENTER site is Nebraska Primary Care in Toledo, 7.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Vision Van #2, listed under Community Care Access, 2.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lucas County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Primary Care | Same network · Toledo | 7.2 mi |
| Vision Van #2 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Mobile Vision Van #7 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Vision Van #4 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Vision Van #5 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Mobile Vision Van #10 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Vision Van #1 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Rams Health Center | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Mobile Vision Van #9 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Mobile Vision Van #12 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
| Mobile Vision Van #11 | Community Care Access · Toledo | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Central
Does Central accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Central, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 419-841-7701 to confirm.
What kind of site is Central?
HRSA records Central as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. ZEPF CENTER operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Central?
HRSA reports 43.5 operating hours a week at Central. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 419-841-7701 for open days.
Where is Central?
Central is at 6605 W Central Ave, Toledo, OH, 43617-1000, Lucas County. The area measures 3,450 people per square mile. Lucas County holds 44 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Central?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Central charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 419-841-7701 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ZEPF CENTER locations near Central?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ZEPF CENTER sites to Central 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.