federally qualified health center site
Nelson County High School — Lovingston, Virginia
About Nelson County High School
Nelson County High School is a federally qualified health center site in Lovingston, Nelson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 1996; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Nelson County.
BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. runs 8 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 Nelson County High School
Part B pays for the visit at Nelson County High School 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 BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC.; 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 Nelson County High School
Nelson County High School 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
Nelson County High School 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
Nelson County High School is at 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA, 22949-2101, Nelson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Lovingston measures 553 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at brmedical.org.
Call 434-263-6892 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 Nelson County High School
The nearest BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. site is Nelson County Middle School in Lovingston, 0.1 miles away.
Tye River Elementary School in Arrington is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CVHS Southern Albemarle, listed under Community Care Access, 18.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Nelson County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Middle School | Same network · Lovingston | 0.1 mi |
| Tye River Elementary School | Same network · Arrington | 1.6 mi |
| Blue Ridge Dental Center | Same network · Arrington | 2.7 mi |
| BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Same network · Arrington | 2.7 mi |
| MOBILE CLINIC 2 | Same network · Arrington | 2.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst | Same network · Amherst | 13.3 mi |
| CVHS Southern Albemarle | Community Care Access · Esmont | 18.1 mi |
| Amherst County Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 21.9 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration and Facilities | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 22 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 22 mi |
| Johnson Health Center - Mobile Medical Van 1 | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 22.7 mi |
| James River Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 22.7 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Community - Dental Program | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 22.7 mi |
| RAHC - Buena Vista | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 25.1 mi |
| Mountain View Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 25.1 mi |
| Parry McCluer Health Center | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 25.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Nelson County High School
Does Nelson County High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Nelson County High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 434-263-6892 to confirm.
What kind of site is Nelson County High School?
HRSA records Nelson County High School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 1996. BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Nelson County High School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Nelson County High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 434-263-6892 for open days.
Where is Nelson County High School?
Nelson County High School is at 6919 Thomas Nelson Hwy, Lovingston, VA, 22949-2101, Nelson County. The area measures 553 people per square mile. Nelson County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Nelson County High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Nelson County High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 434-263-6892 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. locations near Nelson County High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER INC. sites to Nelson County High School 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.