federally qualified health center site
FCHC South — Lancaster, Ohio
About FCHC South
FCHC South is a federally qualified health center site in Lancaster, Fairfield County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 61.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 61.5-hour median for health center sites in Fairfield County.
FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 FCHC South
Part B pays for the visit at FCHC South 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 361920 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1457676736.
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 FCHC South
FCHC South 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
FCHC South 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
FCHC South is at 220 E Walnut St, Lancaster, OH, 43130-4464, Fairfield County.
Lancaster measures 575 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 61.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fchc.org.
Call 740-277-6043 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 FCHC South
The nearest FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is FCHC Medical Mobile Clinic in Lancaster, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is School Based Health Center-Amanda, listed under Community Care Access, 8.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fairfield County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FCHC Medical Mobile Clinic | Same network · Lancaster | <0.1 mi |
| School Based Health Center-Amanda | Community Care Access · Amanda | 8.7 mi |
| Hopewell Health Centers - Logan | Community Care Access · Logan | 13.2 mi |
| Hopewell Health Centers - Logan Behavioral Health | Community Care Access · Logan | 14.5 mi |
| MARTINA KITTLE NP | Telehealth · Logan | 15.7 mi |
| Logan Hocking Middle School Behavioral Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Logan | 17.5 mi |
| Logan-Hocking School Behavioral Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Logan | 17.9 mi |
| Heart of Ohio Family Health at Canal Winchester | Community Care Access · Canal Winchester | 18.2 mi |
| PrimaryOne Health Circleville | Community Care Access · Circleville | 19.3 mi |
| Reynoldsburg Clinic | Community Care Access · Reynoldsburg | 19.4 mi |
| Hopewell Health Centers - New Lexington | Community Care Access · New Lexington | 20.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FCHC South
Does FCHC South accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 361920 for FCHC South, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 740-277-6043 to confirm.
What kind of site is FCHC South?
HRSA records FCHC South as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FCHC South?
HRSA reports 61.5 operating hours a week at FCHC South. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 740-277-6043 for open days.
Where is FCHC South?
FCHC South is at 220 E Walnut St, Lancaster, OH, 43130-4464, Fairfield County. The area measures 575 people per square mile. Fairfield County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FCHC South?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FCHC South charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 740-277-6043 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near FCHC South?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAIRFIELD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to FCHC South 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.