federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - Hurley — Hurley, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - Hurley
NorthLakes - Hurley is a federally qualified health center site in Hurley, Iron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 50.5 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Iron 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 - Hurley
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - Hurley 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 521871 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 NorthLakes - Hurley
NorthLakes - Hurley 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 - Hurley 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 - Hurley is at 115 5th Ave N, Hurley, WI, 54534-1208, Iron County.
Hurley measures 347 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 50.5 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 - Hurley
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is School District of Hurley in Hurley, 0.9 miles away.
Lake Superior Intermediate in Ashland is the next one out, 33.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Family Health Center Mercer Center, listed under Community Care Access, 20.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Iron County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School District of Hurley | Same network · Hurley | 0.9 mi |
| Lake Superior Intermediate | Same network · Ashland | 33.9 mi |
| Lake Superior Primary | Same network · Ashland | 33.9 mi |
| School District of Ashland - Ashland Middle School | Same network · Ashland | 34.1 mi |
| NorthLakes - Ashland East | Same network · Ashland | 34.2 mi |
| Family Health Center Mercer Center | Community Care Access · Mercer | 20.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - Hurley
Does NorthLakes - Hurley accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 521871 for NorthLakes - Hurley, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 888-834-4551 to confirm.
What kind of site is NorthLakes - Hurley?
HRSA records NorthLakes - Hurley as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 - Hurley?
HRSA reports 50.5 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - Hurley. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - Hurley?
NorthLakes - Hurley is at 115 5th Ave N, Hurley, WI, 54534-1208, Iron County. The area measures 347 people per square mile. Iron County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - Hurley?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - Hurley 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 - Hurley?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - Hurley 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.