federally qualified health center site
LCHD-Middle Ave — Elyria, Ohio
About LCHD-Middle Ave
LCHD-Middle Ave is a federally qualified health center site in Elyria, Lorain County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Lorain County.
LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY runs 5 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 LCHD-Middle Ave
Part B pays for the visit at LCHD-Middle Ave 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 361022 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1891030128.
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 LCHD-Middle Ave
LCHD-Middle Ave 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
LCHD-Middle Ave 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
LCHD-Middle Ave is at 801 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH, 44035-5805, Lorain County.
Elyria measures 2,611 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 440-240-1655 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 LCHD-Middle Ave
The nearest LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY site is Wilkes Villa Public Housing in Elyria, 1.1 miles away.
LCHD North Ridgeville in North Ridgeville is the next one out, 5.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Vermilion School, listed under Community Care Access, 13.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lorain County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wilkes Villa Public Housing | Same network · Elyria | 1.1 mi |
| LCHD North Ridgeville | Same network · North Ridgeville | 5.3 mi |
| Lorain County Health and Dentistry | Same network · Lorain | 5.3 mi |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Same network · Lorain | 7.7 mi |
| Oberlin | Same network · Oberlin | 7.7 mi |
| Vermilion School | Community Care Access · Vermilion | 13.3 mi |
| CHS at Constellation Schools - Puritas Community Elementary & Middle School | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 15.7 mi |
| Health and Wellness West | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 16.2 mi |
| Puritas Community Health Center (Relocation) | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 16.9 mi |
| Signature Lakewood Health Center | Community Care Access · Lakewood | 18.2 mi |
| NFP W. 130th Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 18.3 mi |
| SHAHID JAVERY MD | Telehealth · Cuyahoga | 18.6 mi |
| CHS at Constellation Schools: Westside School of the Arts | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 18.9 mi |
| Medina County | Community Care Access · Medina | 18.9 mi |
| Health and Wellness - Lorain Avenue | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 19.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHD-Middle Ave
Does LCHD-Middle Ave accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 361022 for LCHD-Middle Ave, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 440-240-1655 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHD-Middle Ave?
HRSA records LCHD-Middle Ave as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LCHD-Middle Ave?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at LCHD-Middle Ave. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 440-240-1655 for open days.
Where is LCHD-Middle Ave?
LCHD-Middle Ave is at 801 Middle Ave, Elyria, OH, 44035-5805, Lorain County. The area measures 2,611 people per square mile. Lorain County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LCHD-Middle Ave?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHD-Middle Ave charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 440-240-1655 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY locations near LCHD-Middle Ave?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY sites to LCHD-Middle Ave 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.