federally qualified health center site
Lake County Primary Care Clinic — Tiptonville, Tennessee
About Lake County Primary Care Clinic
Lake County Primary Care Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Tiptonville, Lake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lake County.
Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. runs 3 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 Lake County Primary Care Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Lake County Primary Care Clinic 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 441822 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Lake County Primary Care Clinic
Lake County Primary Care Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Lake County Primary Care Clinic 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
Lake County Primary Care Clinic is at 710 Carl Perkins Pkwy, Tiptonville, TN, 38079-1678, Lake County.
Tiptonville measures 2,116 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at n.
Call 731-253-6690 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 Lake County Primary Care Clinic
The nearest Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. site is WILLLIAM B. ACREE CLINIC in Ridgely, 7.4 miles away.
Obion County Medical Clinic in Troy is the next one out, 16.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Gibson County Community Health Center, TDH, listed under Community Care Access, 40.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lake County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| WILLLIAM B. ACREE CLINIC | Same network · Ridgely | 7.4 mi |
| Obion County Medical Clinic | Same network · Troy | 16.9 mi |
| Lauderdale County Medical Clinic | Same network · Ripley | 42.2 mi |
| Gibson County Community Health Center, TDH | Community Care Access · Trenton | 40.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Lake County Primary Care Clinic
Does Lake County Primary Care Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 441822 for Lake County Primary Care Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 731-253-6690 to confirm.
What kind of site is Lake County Primary Care Clinic?
HRSA records Lake County Primary Care Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Lake County Primary Care Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Lake County Primary Care Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 731-253-6690 for open days.
Where is Lake County Primary Care Clinic?
Lake County Primary Care Clinic is at 710 Carl Perkins Pkwy, Tiptonville, TN, 38079-1678, Lake County. The area measures 2,116 people per square mile. Lake County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Lake County Primary Care Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Lake County Primary Care Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 731-253-6690 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. locations near Lake County Primary Care Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Citizens of Lake County for Health Care, Inc. sites to Lake County Primary Care Clinic 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 Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.