federally qualified health center site
NorthLakes - River's Edge — Hayward, Wisconsin
About NorthLakes - River's Edge
NorthLakes - River's Edge is a federally qualified health center site in Hayward, Sawyer County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 52.5 operating hours a week, above the 8-hour median for health center sites in Sawyer 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 - River's Edge
Part B pays for the visit at NorthLakes - River's Edge 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 521869 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 - River's Edge
NorthLakes - River's Edge 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 - River's Edge 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 - River's Edge is at 15954 Rivers Edge Dr, Hayward, WI, 54843-7800, Sawyer County.
Hayward measures 116 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 52.5 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 - River's Edge
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Hayward School District- Intermediate (Elementary) School Rm117 in Hayward, 0.7 miles away.
Hayward High School in Hayward is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Solon Springs School, listed under Community Care Access, 28.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Sawyer County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hayward School District- Intermediate (Elementary) School Rm117 | Same network · Hayward | 0.7 mi |
| Hayward High School | Same network · Hayward | 0.8 mi |
| Northern Waters Environmental School- Meeting Room | Same network · Hayward | 0.8 mi |
| NorthLakes Hayward - Admin Building | Same network · Hayward | 0.8 mi |
| School District of Hayward- Hayward Middle School | Same network · Hayward | 0.9 mi |
| NorthLakes - Minong | Same network · Minong | 17.8 mi |
| Solon Springs School | Community Care Access · Solon Springs | 28.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthLakes - River's Edge
Does NorthLakes - River's Edge accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 521869 for NorthLakes - River's Edge, 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 - River's Edge?
HRSA records NorthLakes - River's Edge as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. 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 - River's Edge?
HRSA reports 52.5 operating hours a week at NorthLakes - River's Edge. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is NorthLakes - River's Edge?
NorthLakes - River's Edge is at 15954 Rivers Edge Dr, Hayward, WI, 54843-7800, Sawyer County. The area measures 116 people per square mile. Sawyer County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthLakes - River's Edge?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthLakes - River's Edge 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 - River's Edge?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to NorthLakes - River's Edge 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.