federally qualified health center site
Northwood Middle School — Saltville, Virginia
About Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle School is a federally qualified health center site in Saltville, Smyth 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 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Smyth County.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 14 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 Northwood Middle School
Part B pays for the visit at Northwood Middle 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 Medicare billing number 491977 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1013526433.
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 Northwood Middle School
Northwood Middle 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
Northwood Middle 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
Northwood Middle School is at 156 Long Hollow Rd, Saltville, VA, 24370-4140, Smyth County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Saltville measures 105 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 276-496-4492 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 Northwood Middle School
The nearest SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Saltville Elementary School in Saltville, 7.7 miles away.
T.K. MCKEE HOSPITAL BUILDING in Saltville is the next one out, 8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is KONNAROCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 18.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Smyth County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Saltville Elementary School | Same network · Saltville | 7.7 mi |
| T.K. MCKEE HOSPITAL BUILDING | Same network · Saltville | 8 mi |
| Saltville Community Health Center | Same network · Saltville | 8.7 mi |
| Chilhowie High School | Same network · Chilhowie | 9 mi |
| Chilhowie Elementary School | Same network · Chilhowie | 9.6 mi |
| Tazewell - New Day Recovery | Same network · Tazewell | 15.4 mi |
| KONNAROCK FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Damascus | 18.3 mi |
| HOLSTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Damascus | 22.4 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health - Grayson Highlands | Community Care Access · Troutdale | 22.7 mi |
| Council Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Honaker | 26.6 mi |
| Bluestone Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Bluefield | 29.7 mi |
| Orchard Creek Clinic | Community Care Access · Bland | 30.1 mi |
| Bland County Medical Clinic Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Bland | 30.1 mi |
| BLAND COUNTY MEDICAL CLINIC, INC. | Community Care Access · Bastian | 31.6 mi |
| Vansant Respiratory Care Center | Community Care Access · Vansant | 32.7 mi |
| THOMPSON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Vansant | 33 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwood Middle School
Does Northwood Middle School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491977 for Northwood Middle School, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 276-496-4492 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwood Middle School?
HRSA records Northwood Middle School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northwood Middle School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Northwood Middle School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 276-496-4492 for open days.
Where is Northwood Middle School?
Northwood Middle School is at 156 Long Hollow Rd, Saltville, VA, 24370-4140, Smyth County. The area measures 105 people per square mile. Smyth County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwood Middle School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwood Middle School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 276-496-4492 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near Northwood Middle School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to Northwood Middle 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.