federally qualified health center site
Rockbridge Area Health Center — Lexington, Virginia
About Rockbridge Area Health Center
Rockbridge Area Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lexington, Rockbridge County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 20-hour median for health center sites in Rockbridge County.
ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC runs 7 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 Rockbridge Area Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Rockbridge Area 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 Medicare billing number 491932 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1205267002.
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 Rockbridge Area Health Center
Rockbridge Area 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
Rockbridge Area 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
Rockbridge Area Health Center is at 25 Northridge Ln, Lexington, VA, 24450-3399, Rockbridge County.
Lexington measures 2,820 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rockahc.org.
Call 540-464-8700 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 Rockbridge Area Health Center
The nearest ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC site is Mobile Medical Unit #1 in Lexington, at the same registered coordinates.
RAHC Mobile Dental Unit in Lexington is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Parry McCluer Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 5.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rockbridge County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Same network · Lexington | <0.1 mi |
| RAHC Mobile Dental Unit | Same network · Lexington | <0.1 mi |
| Rockbridge County High School Health Center | Same network · Lexington | 0.9 mi |
| RAHC - Magnolia Square | Same network · Lexington | 1.2 mi |
| Maury River Middle School Health Center | Same network · Lexington | 3 mi |
| Mountain View Family Dentistry | Same network · Buena Vista | 5.5 mi |
| Parry McCluer Health Center | Community Care Access · Buena Vista | 5.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Medical Center--Amherst | Community Care Access · Amherst | 24.5 mi |
| Blue Ridge Dental Center | Community Care Access · Arrington | 26.6 mi |
| BLUE RIDGE MEDICAL CENTER, INC. | Community Care Access · Arrington | 26.6 mi |
| MOBILE CLINIC 2 | Community Care Access · Arrington | 26.6 mi |
| Tye River Elementary School | Community Care Access · Arrington | 27.5 mi |
| Amherst County Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 27.9 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration and Facilities | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 28 mi |
| Johnson Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Madison Heights | 28 mi |
| Nelson County High School | Community Care Access · Lovingston | 28.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rockbridge Area Health Center
Does Rockbridge Area Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491932 for Rockbridge Area Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 540-464-8700 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rockbridge Area Health Center?
HRSA records Rockbridge Area Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Rockbridge Area Health Center?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at Rockbridge Area Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 540-464-8700 for open days.
Where is Rockbridge Area Health Center?
Rockbridge Area Health Center is at 25 Northridge Ln, Lexington, VA, 24450-3399, Rockbridge County. The area measures 2,820 people per square mile. Rockbridge County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Rockbridge Area Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rockbridge Area Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 540-464-8700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC locations near Rockbridge Area Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ROCKBRIDGE AREA FREE CLINIC sites to Rockbridge Area Health Center 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.