federally qualified health center site
LCHD North Ridgeville — North Ridgeville, Ohio
About LCHD North Ridgeville
LCHD North Ridgeville is a federally qualified health center site in North Ridgeville, Lorain County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 42.5 operating hours a week, below 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 North Ridgeville
Part B pays for the visit at LCHD North Ridgeville 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 LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY; 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 LCHD North Ridgeville
LCHD North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville is at 35557 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH, 44039-3019, Lorain County.
North Ridgeville measures 1,406 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 42.5 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 North Ridgeville
The nearest LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY site is LCHD-Middle Ave in Elyria, 5.3 miles away.
Wilkes Villa Public Housing in Elyria is the next one out, 5.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CHS at Constellation Schools - Puritas Community Elementary & Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 10.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lorain County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LCHD-Middle Ave | Same network · Elyria | 5.3 mi |
| Wilkes Villa Public Housing | Same network · Elyria | 5.5 mi |
| Lorain County Health and Dentistry | Same network · Lorain | 6.3 mi |
| Lorain County Health & Dentistry | Same network · Lorain | 9.4 mi |
| Oberlin | Same network · Oberlin | 12.9 mi |
| CHS at Constellation Schools - Puritas Community Elementary & Middle School | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 10.4 mi |
| Health and Wellness West | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 10.9 mi |
| Puritas Community Health Center (Relocation) | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 11.6 mi |
| NFP W. 130th Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 12.9 mi |
| Signature Lakewood Health Center | Community Care Access · Lakewood | 12.9 mi |
| SHAHID JAVERY MD | Telehealth · Cuyahoga | 13.3 mi |
| CHS at Constellation Schools: Westside School of the Arts | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 13.6 mi |
| Health and Wellness - Lorain Avenue | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 13.8 mi |
| North Coast Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lakewood | 13.8 mi |
| Health and Wellness - Northcliff | Community Care Access · Cleveland | 14.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHD North Ridgeville
Does LCHD North Ridgeville accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LCHD North Ridgeville, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 440-240-1655 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHD North Ridgeville?
HRSA records LCHD North Ridgeville as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. 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 North Ridgeville?
HRSA reports 42.5 operating hours a week at LCHD North Ridgeville. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 440-240-1655 for open days.
Where is LCHD North Ridgeville?
LCHD North Ridgeville is at 35557 Center Ridge Rd, North Ridgeville, OH, 44039-3019, Lorain County. The area measures 1,406 people per square mile. Lorain County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LCHD North Ridgeville?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHD North Ridgeville 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 North Ridgeville?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LORAIN COUNTY HEALTH & DENTISTRY sites to LCHD North Ridgeville 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.