federally qualified health center site
Northwestern Elementary School — Poplar, Wisconsin
About Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Poplar, Douglas County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 8-hour median for health center sites in Douglas 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 Northwestern Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Northwestern Elementary School 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 Northwestern Elementary School
Northwestern Elementary School 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
Northwestern Elementary School 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
Northwestern Elementary School is at 10465 E US Highway 2, Poplar, WI, 54864-9203, Douglas County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Poplar measures 49 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at northlakesclinic.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 Northwestern Elementary School
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is Northwestern Middle School in Poplar, 0.2 miles away.
NorthLakes - Poplar in Poplar is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Northwestern High School, listed under Community Care Access, 1.8 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 | 0.2 mi |
| NorthLakes - Poplar | Same network · Poplar | 2 mi |
| NorthLakes - Iron River | Same network · Iron River | 16.4 mi |
| Drummond Area School District- Drummond pk-12 Elementary Office | Same network · Drummond | 27.3 mi |
| NorthLakes - Minong | Same network · Minong | 33.2 mi |
| Northwood School District | Same network · Minong | 33.7 mi |
| Northwestern High School | Community Care Access · Maple | 1.8 mi |
| Four Corners Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 15.3 mi |
| LSCHC Superior Clinic | Community Care Access · Superior | 16.1 mi |
| Solon Springs School | Community Care Access · Solon Springs | 16.6 mi |
| Bryant Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 17.2 mi |
| Superior High School | Community Care Access · Superior | 17.7 mi |
| Superior Middle School | Community Care Access · Superior | 17.9 mi |
| Great Lakes Elementary | Community Care Access · Superior | 18.1 mi |
| Northern Lights Elementary School Room D119 | Community Care Access · Superior | 18.2 mi |
| Cooper Elementary School | Community Care Access · Superior | 19.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwestern Elementary School
Does Northwestern Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwestern Elementary School, 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 Northwestern Elementary School?
HRSA records Northwestern Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, 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 Northwestern Elementary School?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Northwestern Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-834-4551 for open days.
Where is Northwestern Elementary School?
Northwestern Elementary School is at 10465 E US Highway 2, Poplar, WI, 54864-9203, Douglas County. The area measures 49 people per square mile. Douglas County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwestern Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwestern Elementary School 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 Northwestern Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to Northwestern Elementary School 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.