federally qualified health center site
5th Street Community Health Center — Lynchburg, Virginia
About 5th Street Community Health Center
5th Street Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city). HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at 5th Street Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at 5th Street Community Health Center 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, so 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 5th Street Community Health Center
5th Street Community Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,687,718 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-552-3402; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
5th Street Community Health Center 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
5th Street Community Health Center is at 800 5th St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504-2848, Lynchburg (city).
Lynchburg measures 1,632 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at communityaccessnetwork.org.
Call 434-818-7880 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 5th Street Community Health Center
The closest unrelated listing is Park View, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lynchburg (city) carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park View | Community Care Access · Lynchburg (city) | <0.1 mi |
| Johnson Health Center - Lynchburg Women's and Pediatric Health Services | Community Care Access · Lynchburg | 1.1 mi |
| Old Forest Road Dental | Community Care Access · Lynchburg | 1.7 mi |
| JOHNSON HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Lynchburg | 2.4 mi |
| Clay Street | Community Care Access · Lynchburg | 2.6 mi |
| Johnson Health Center - Mobile Medical Van 1 | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 5.7 mi |
| James River Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 5.7 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Community - Dental Program | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 5.7 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration and Facilities | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 6 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about 5th Street Community Health Center
Does 5th Street Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for 5th Street Community Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 434-818-7880 to confirm.
What kind of site is 5th Street Community Health Center?
HRSA records 5th Street Community Health Center as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is 5th Street Community Health Center?
5th Street Community Health Center is at 800 5th St, Lynchburg, VA, 24504-2848, Lynchburg (city). The area measures 1,632 people per square mile. Lynchburg (city) holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at 5th Street Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what 5th Street Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 434-818-7880 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near 5th Street Community Health Center?
Old Forest Road Dental is 1.7 miles away and JOHNSON HEALTH CENTER 2.4 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) reads Virginia formularies free at 1-800-552-3402.