federally qualified health center site
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries — Fries, Virginia
About Tri-Area Community Health at Fries
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries is a federally qualified health center site in Fries, Grayson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 39 operating hours a week, in line with the 39-hour median for health center sites in Grayson County.
TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH runs 9 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Fries
Part B pays for the visit at Tri-Area Community Health at Fries 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 491010 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Fries
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries 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
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries 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
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries is at 109 Carroll Dr, Fries, VA, 24330-4532, Grayson County.
Fries measures 307 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 39 operating hours a week here.
Call 866-942-0401 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 Tri-Area Community Health at Fries
The nearest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Tri-Area Community Health at Galax Schools in Galax, 4.7 miles away.
Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools in Independence is the next one out, 11.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Orchard Creek Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 28.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Grayson County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Area Community Health at Galax Schools | Same network · Galax | 4.7 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Grayson County Schools | Same network · Independence | 11.7 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Carroll County Schools | Same network · Hillsville | 14 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Cana | Same network · Cana | 17 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health - Grayson Highlands | Same network · Troutdale | 24.5 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health Administrative Office | Same network · Laurel Fork | 25.2 mi |
| Orchard Creek Clinic | Community Care Access · Bland | 28.2 mi |
| Bland County Medical Clinic Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Bland | 28.2 mi |
| Pulaski County High School Service Site | Community Care Access · Dublin | 29.9 mi |
| Pulaski/Radford Clinic | Community Care Access · Dublin | 32.4 mi |
| Tazewell - New Day Recovery | Community Care Access · Tazewell | 40.4 mi |
| Tazewell Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Tazewell | 40.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tri-Area Community Health at Fries
Does Tri-Area Community Health at Fries accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491010 for Tri-Area Community Health at Fries, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 866-942-0401 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries?
HRSA records Tri-Area Community Health at Fries as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tri-Area Community Health at Fries?
HRSA reports 39 operating hours a week at Tri-Area Community Health at Fries. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 866-942-0401 for open days.
Where is Tri-Area Community Health at Fries?
Tri-Area Community Health at Fries is at 109 Carroll Dr, Fries, VA, 24330-4532, Grayson County. The area measures 307 people per square mile. Grayson County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tri-Area Community Health at Fries?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tri-Area Community Health at Fries charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 866-942-0401 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near Tri-Area Community Health at Fries?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to Tri-Area Community Health at Fries 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.