federally qualified health center site
VIrginia High School — Bristol, Virginia
About VIrginia High School
VIrginia High School is a federally qualified health center site in Bristol, Bristol City. 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 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Bristol City.
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 VIrginia High School
Part B pays for the visit at VIrginia High 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 no Medicare billing number here for SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 VIrginia High School
VIrginia High 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
VIrginia High 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
VIrginia High School is at 650 Long Crescent Dr, Bristol, VA, 24201, Bristol City.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Bristol measures 1,300 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at svchs.com.
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 VIrginia High School
The nearest SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH site is Bristol Community Health Center in Bristol, 1.9 miles away.
Van Pelt Elementary School in Bristol is the next one out, 2.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HOLSTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 21.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bristol City carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Community Health Center | Same network · Bristol | 1.9 mi |
| Van Pelt Elementary School | Same network · Bristol | 2.3 mi |
| High Point Elementary School | Same network · Bristol | 3.9 mi |
| John Battle High School | Same network · Bristol | 4.8 mi |
| Meadowview Community Health Center | Same network · Meadowview | 20.5 mi |
| Southwest Virginia Community Health Systems, Inc. | Same network · Meadowview | 20.6 mi |
| HOLSTON FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Damascus | 21.7 mi |
| CLINCH RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · Dungannon | 22.4 mi |
| Clinch River Health Services, Inc. | Community Care Access · Dungannon | 22.6 mi |
| WILLIAM A. DAVIS CLINIC | Community Care Access · Saint Paul | 22.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about VIrginia High School
Does VIrginia High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for VIrginia High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 276-496-4492 to confirm.
What kind of site is VIrginia High School?
HRSA records VIrginia High School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. 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 VIrginia High School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at VIrginia High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 276-496-4492 for open days.
Where is VIrginia High School?
VIrginia High School is at 650 Long Crescent Dr, Bristol, VA, 24201, Bristol City. The area measures 1,300 people per square mile. Bristol City holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at VIrginia High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what VIrginia High 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 VIrginia High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY HEALTH sites to VIrginia High 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.