federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - Augusta — Augusta, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - Augusta
NorthLakes - Augusta is a federally qualified health center site in Augusta, Eau Claire County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Eau Claire County.
LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE runs 76 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 NorthLakes - Augusta
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - Augusta 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 LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE; 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 NorthLakes - Augusta
NorthLakes - Augusta is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Wisconsin has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,315,539 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-242-1060; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
NorthLakes - Augusta 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
NorthLakes - Augusta is at 207 W Lincoln St, Augusta, WI, 54722-9161, Eau Claire County.
Augusta measures 686 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 888-834-4551 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 NorthLakes - Augusta
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Augusta Area School District- School Psychologist Office & Occupational Therapy Room in Augusta, 0.9 miles away.
Osseo - Fairchild Elementary School in Osseo is the next one out, 8.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Family Health Center - Chippewa Falls Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 21.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Eau Claire County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Area School District- School Psychologist Office & Occupational Therapy Room | Same network · Augusta | 0.9 mi |
| Osseo - Fairchild Elementary School | Same network · Osseo | 8.1 mi |
| Osseo - Fairchild Middle and High School | Same network · Osseo | 8.3 mi |
| School District of Eau Claire- Memorial High School | Same network · Eau Claire | 18.8 mi |
| School District of Eau Claire- Longfellow Elementary School | Same network · Eau Claire | 20.4 mi |
| NorthLakes Eau Claire - Clairemont Avenue | Same network · Eau Claire | 20.8 mi |
| Family Health Center - Chippewa Falls Dental Center | Community Care Access · Chippewa Falls | 21.9 mi |
| Family Health Center - Neillsville Dental Center | Community Care Access · Neillsville | 27.8 mi |
| Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental Center | Community Care Access · Black River Falls | 30.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - Augusta
Does NorthLakes - Augusta accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NorthLakes - Augusta, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 888-834-4551 to confirm.
What kind of site is NorthLakes - Augusta?
HRSA records NorthLakes - Augusta as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE operates it alongside 76 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NorthLakes - Augusta?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - Augusta. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - Augusta?
NorthLakes - Augusta is at 207 W Lincoln St, Augusta, WI, 54722-9161, Eau Claire County. The area measures 686 people per square mile. Eau Claire County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - Augusta?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - Augusta charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 888-834-4551 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE locations near NorthLakes - Augusta?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - Augusta 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 Wisconsin?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Wisconsin State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Wisconsin formularies free at 1-800-242-1060.