federally qualified health center site
LCHS Panther Center for Health — Hamlin, West Virginia
About LCHS Panther Center for Health
LCHS Panther Center for Health is a federally qualified health center site in Hamlin, Lincoln County. 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 2006; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lincoln County.
LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC runs 27 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 LCHS Panther Center for Health
Part B pays for the visit at LCHS Panther Center for Health 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 511912 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1962583054.
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 LCHS Panther Center for Health
LCHS Panther Center for Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
West Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 453,115 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-987-4463; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
LCHS Panther Center for Health 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
LCHS Panther Center for Health is at 81 Lincoln Panther Way, Hamlin, WV, 25523-1169, Lincoln County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Hamlin measures 1,865 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at swvhs.org.
Call 304-824-6090 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 LCHS Panther Center for Health
The nearest LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC site is Dennis' Pharmacy in Hamlin, 0.3 miles away.
LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. in Hamlin is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is VALLEY HEALTH - MILTON AT HARBOUR WAY, listed under Community Care Access, 11 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lincoln County carries 14 listings.
The full West Virginia list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis' Pharmacy | Same network · Hamlin | 0.3 mi |
| LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER, INC. | Same network · Hamlin | 0.4 mi |
| Medical Care Coordinators Building | Same network · Hamlin | 0.4 mi |
| Lincoln Education Wellness Center | Same network · Hamlin | 0.6 mi |
| Dr. Greg Elkins Memorial Building | Same network · Hamlin | 0.7 mi |
| Lincoln Co. Primary Care Center, Inc. - Billing Office | Same network · Hamlin | 0.7 mi |
| VALLEY HEALTH - MILTON AT HARBOUR WAY | Community Care Access · Milton | 11 mi |
| VALLEY HEALTH- MILTON | Community Care Access · Milton | 11.1 mi |
| VALLEY HEALTH - CABELL MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Ona | 11.5 mi |
| FamilyCare Center Hurricane Creek Road | Community Care Access · Hurricane | 11.9 mi |
| FamilyCare Health Center - Barboursville | Community Care Access · Barboursville | 12.4 mi |
| Valley Health - FoodFair Route 60 | Community Care Access · Barboursville | 14 mi |
| VALLEY HEALTH - HURRICANE | Community Care Access · Hurricane | 14.3 mi |
| Valley Health SCP Hurricane | Community Care Access · Hurricane | 14.4 mi |
| AHMED MOHAMED ELSHAZLY ABDELGABER MD | Provider · Cabell | 14.6 mi |
| BENJAMIN ALLAN MD | Provider · Cabell | 14.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHS Panther Center for Health
Does LCHS Panther Center for Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 511912 for LCHS Panther Center for Health, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 304-824-6090 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHS Panther Center for Health?
HRSA records LCHS Panther Center for Health as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2006. LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC operates it alongside 27 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LCHS Panther Center for Health?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at LCHS Panther Center for Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 304-824-6090 for open days.
Where is LCHS Panther Center for Health?
LCHS Panther Center for Health is at 81 Lincoln Panther Way, Hamlin, WV, 25523-1169, Lincoln County. The area measures 1,865 people per square mile. Lincoln County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LCHS Panther Center for Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHS Panther Center for Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 304-824-6090 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC locations near LCHS Panther Center for Health?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LINCOLN COUNTY PRIMARY CARE CENTER INC sites to LCHS Panther Center for Health 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 West Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. West Virginia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads West Virginia formularies free at 1-877-987-4463.