federally qualified health center site
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum — Ferrum, Virginia
About Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum is a federally qualified health center site in Ferrum, Franklin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Franklin 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 Center at Ferrum
Part B pays for the visit at Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum 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 491872 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 Center at Ferrum
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum 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 Center at Ferrum 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 Center at Ferrum is at 180 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2939, Franklin County.
Ferrum measures 389 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at triareahealth.org.
Call 540-365-4469 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 Center at Ferrum
The nearest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Tri-Area Community Health Center at Floyd in Floyd, 16.1 miles away.
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Laurel Fork in Laurel Fork is the next one out, 30.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Bassett Family Practice, listed under Community Care Access, 13.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-Area Community Health Center at Floyd | Same network · Floyd | 16.1 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health Center at Laurel Fork | Same network · Laurel Fork | 30.7 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health Administrative Office | Same network · Laurel Fork | 31 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Carroll County Schools | Same network · Hillsville | 40.6 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Cana | Same network · Cana | 43 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Galax Schools | Same network · Galax | 53.5 mi |
| Bassett Family Practice | Community Care Access · Bassett | 13.6 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Floyd County Schools | Community Care Access · Floyd | 16.6 mi |
| PATHS Community Medical Center - Martinsville | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 18 mi |
| MHC Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 18.1 mi |
| MHC Coalition Admin | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 18.1 mi |
| PATHS Community Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Martinsville | 19.4 mi |
| MHC Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Ridgeway | 22.5 mi |
| Ridgeway Family Health | Community Care Access · Ridgeway | 22.5 mi |
| Connect Health- Patrick | Community Care Access · Stuart | 22.6 mi |
| Tri-Area Community Health at Patrick County Schools | Community Care Access · Patrick Springs | 22.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum
Does Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491872 for Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 540-365-4469 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum?
HRSA records Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. 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 Center at Ferrum?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 540-365-4469 for open days.
Where is Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum?
Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum is at 180 Ferrum Mountain Rd, Ferrum, VA, 24088-2939, Franklin County. The area measures 389 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 540-365-4469 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH locations near Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRI-AREA COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to Tri-Area Community Health Center at Ferrum 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.