federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - Iron River — Iron River, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - Iron River
NorthLakes - Iron River is a federally qualified health center site in Iron River, Bayfield County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2008; it reports 49.5 operating hours a week, above the 8-hour median for health center sites in Bayfield 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 - Iron River
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - Iron River 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 521834 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1811178825.
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 - Iron River
NorthLakes - Iron River 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 - Iron River 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 - Iron River is at 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI, 54847-4690, Bayfield County.
Iron River measures 323 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 49.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northlakesclinic.org.
Call 715-372-5001 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 - Iron River
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Northwestern Elementary School in Poplar, 16.4 miles away.
Northwestern Middle School in Poplar is the next one out, 16.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Northwestern High School, listed under Community Care Access, 14.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bayfield County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Elementary School | Same network · Poplar | 16.4 mi |
| Northwestern Middle School | Same network · Poplar | 16.5 mi |
| Drummond Area School District- Drummond pk-12 Elementary Office | Same network · Drummond | 17.1 mi |
| NorthLakes - Poplar | Same network · Poplar | 18.4 mi |
| School District of Washburn- Middle/High School | Same network · Washburn | 24.9 mi |
| NorthLakes - Ashland Downtown | Same network · Ashland | 25.2 mi |
| Northwestern High School | Community Care Access · Maple | 14.8 mi |
| Solon Springs School | Community Care Access · Solon Springs | 24.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - Iron River
Does NorthLakes - Iron River accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 521834 for NorthLakes - Iron River, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 715-372-5001 to confirm.
What kind of site is NorthLakes - Iron River?
HRSA records NorthLakes - Iron River as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2008. 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 - Iron River?
HRSA reports 49.5 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - Iron River. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 715-372-5001 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - Iron River?
NorthLakes - Iron River is at 7665 US Highway 2, Iron River, WI, 54847-4690, Bayfield County. The area measures 323 people per square mile. Bayfield County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - Iron River?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - Iron River charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 715-372-5001 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE locations near NorthLakes - Iron River?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - Iron River 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.