federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - Rice Lake New — Rice Lake, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - Rice Lake New
NorthLakes - Rice Lake New is a federally qualified health center site in Rice Lake, Barron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 4-hour median for health center sites in Barron 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 - Rice Lake New
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - Rice Lake New 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 - Rice Lake New
NorthLakes - Rice Lake New 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 - Rice Lake New 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 - Rice Lake New is at 1051 West Ave, Rice Lake, WI, 54868-4425, Barron County.
Rice Lake measures 971 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
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 - Rice Lake New
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Rice Lake School District- Rice Lake Middle School Rm 204 in Rice Lake, 1 mile away.
Rice Lake School District- Hilltop Elementary Rm174 in Rice Lake is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Family Health Center - Rice Lake Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Barron County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rice Lake School District- Rice Lake Middle School Rm 204 | Same network · Rice Lake | 1 mi |
| Rice Lake School District- Hilltop Elementary Rm174 | Same network · Rice Lake | 1.1 mi |
| Rice Lake School District- Rice Lake High School Student Services Conference Room | Same network · Rice Lake | 1.2 mi |
| School District of Cameron-Elementary School | Same network · Cameron | 6.6 mi |
| School District of Cameron-High School | Same network · Cameron | 7.7 mi |
| Barron Area School District- Barron High School | Same network · Barron | 8.9 mi |
| Family Health Center - Rice Lake Dental Center | Community Care Access · Rice Lake | 0.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - Rice Lake New
Does NorthLakes - Rice Lake New accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NorthLakes - Rice Lake New, 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 - Rice Lake New?
HRSA records NorthLakes - Rice Lake New 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 - Rice Lake New?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - Rice Lake New. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - Rice Lake New?
NorthLakes - Rice Lake New is at 1051 West Ave, Rice Lake, WI, 54868-4425, Barron County. The area measures 971 people per square mile. Barron County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - Rice Lake New?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - Rice Lake New 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 - Rice Lake New?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - Rice Lake New 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.