federally qualified health center site
SCH Winchester — Winchester, Virginia
About SCH Winchester
SCH Winchester is a federally qualified health center site in Winchester, Winchester City. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 41.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 41.5-hour median for health center sites in Winchester City.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY MEDICAL SYSTEM INC 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 SCH Winchester
Part B pays for the visit at SCH Winchester 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 491840 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 SCH Winchester
SCH Winchester 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
SCH Winchester 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
SCH Winchester is at 1330 Amherst St, Winchester, VA, 22601-3054, Winchester City.
Winchester measures 2,978 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 41.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shencommhealth.com.
Call 540-722-2369 x1062 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 SCH Winchester
The nearest SHENANDOAH VALLEY MEDICAL SYSTEM INC site is SCH Migrant Outreach in Winchester, 1.1 miles away.
SCH Behavioral Health in Charles Town is the next one out, 19.9 miles away.
Winchester City carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SCH Migrant Outreach | Same network · Winchester | 1.1 mi |
| SCH Behavioral Health | Same network · Charles Town | 19.9 mi |
| Shenandoah Community Health Martinsburg High School | Same network · Martinsburg | 21.3 mi |
| Shenandoah Community Health South Middle | Same network · Martinsburg | 21.3 mi |
| Shenandoah Community Health Burke St Elementary | Same network · Martinsburg | 21.8 mi |
| Shenandoah Community Health Tuscarora Elementary | Same network · Martinsburg | 22.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SCH Winchester
Does SCH Winchester accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491840 for SCH Winchester, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 540-722-2369 x1062 to confirm.
What kind of site is SCH Winchester?
HRSA records SCH Winchester as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. SHENANDOAH VALLEY MEDICAL SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SCH Winchester?
HRSA reports 41.5 operating hours a week at SCH Winchester. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 540-722-2369 x1062 for open days.
Where is SCH Winchester?
SCH Winchester is at 1330 Amherst St, Winchester, VA, 22601-3054, Winchester City. The area measures 2,978 people per square mile. Winchester City holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SCH Winchester?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SCH Winchester charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 540-722-2369 x1062 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHENANDOAH VALLEY MEDICAL SYSTEM INC locations near SCH Winchester?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHENANDOAH VALLEY MEDICAL SYSTEM INC sites to SCH Winchester 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.