federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - Poplar — Poplar, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - Poplar
NorthLakes - Poplar is a federally qualified health center site in Poplar, Douglas County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 8-hour median for health center sites in Douglas County.
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HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at NorthLakes - Poplar
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - Poplar 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 - Poplar
NorthLakes - Poplar 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 - Poplar 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 - Poplar is at 9675 E Elm Rd, Poplar, WI, 54864-9102, Douglas County.
Poplar measures 49 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nlccwi.org.
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 - Poplar
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Northwestern Middle School in Poplar, 1.9 miles away.
Northwestern Elementary School in Poplar is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Northwestern High School, listed under Community Care Access, 3.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Douglas County carries 13 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Middle School | Same network · Poplar | 1.9 mi |
| Northwestern Elementary School | Same network · Poplar | 2 mi |
| NorthLakes - Iron River | Same network · Iron River | 18.4 mi |
| Drummond Area School District- Drummond pk-12 Elementary Office | Same network · Drummond | 28.9 mi |
| NorthLakes - Minong | Same network · Minong | 33.1 mi |
| Northwood School District | Same network · Minong | 33.6 mi |
| Northwestern High School | Community Care Access · Maple | 3.7 mi |
| Four Corners Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 13.4 mi |
| LSCHC Superior Clinic | Community Care Access · Superior | 14.5 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 15.3 mi |
| Superior High School | Community Care Access · Superior | 16 mi |
| Superior Middle School | Community Care Access · Superior | 16.1 mi |
| Solon Springs School | Community Care Access · Solon Springs | 16.3 mi |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Community Care Access · Superior | 16.4 mi |
| Northern Lights Elementary School Room D119 | Community Care Access · Superior | 16.5 mi |
| Cooper Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 17.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - Poplar
Does NorthLakes - Poplar accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NorthLakes - Poplar, 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 - Poplar?
HRSA records NorthLakes - Poplar as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 - Poplar?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - Poplar. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - Poplar?
NorthLakes - Poplar is at 9675 E Elm Rd, Poplar, WI, 54864-9102, Douglas County. The area measures 49 people per square mile. Douglas County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - Poplar?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - Poplar 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 - Poplar?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - Poplar 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.