federally qualified health center site
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR — Franktown, Virginia
About FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR is a federally qualified health center site in Franktown, Northampton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1984; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 43-hour median for health center sites in Northampton County.
EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INCORPORATED runs 12 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 FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR
Part B pays for the visit at FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR 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 491806 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1194856765.
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 FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR 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
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR 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
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR is at 9159 Franktown Rd, Franktown, VA, 23354, Northampton County.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at esrh.org.
Call 757-442-4819 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 FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR
The nearest EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INCORPORATED site is Occohannock Dental in Exmore, 4.6 miles away.
Eastville Community Health Center in Cape Charles is the next one out, 9.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Southeastern Virginia Health System @ Hampton Newport News Community Services Board, listed under Community Care Access, 40.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Northampton County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Occohannock Dental | Same network · Exmore | 4.6 mi |
| Eastville Community Health Center | Same network · Cape Charles | 9.9 mi |
| PUNGOTEAGUE DENTAL PROGRAM | Same network · Melfa | 13 mi |
| Kiptopeke Dental | Same network · Cape Charles | 16.2 mi |
| Nandua Dental | Same network · Onley | 16.4 mi |
| Onley Community Health Center | Same network · Onancock | 16.9 mi |
| Southeastern Virginia Health System @ Hampton Newport News Community Services Board | Community Care Access · Hampton | 40.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR
Does FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491806 for FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 757-442-4819 to confirm.
What kind of site is FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR?
HRSA records FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1984. EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 757-442-4819 for open days.
Where is FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR?
FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR is at 9159 Franktown Rd, Franktown, VA, 23354, Northampton County. No population density is published for the area. Northampton County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 757-442-4819 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INCORPORATED locations near FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EASTERN SHORE RURAL HEALTH SYSTEM, INCORPORATED sites to FRANKTOWN COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR 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 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.