federally qualified health center site
Turtle Lake School — Turtle Lake, Wisconsin
About Turtle Lake School
Turtle Lake School is a federally qualified health center site in Turtle Lake, Barron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 16 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 Turtle Lake School
Part B pays for the visit at Turtle Lake 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 Turtle Lake School
Turtle Lake 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
Turtle Lake 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
Turtle Lake School is at 205 Oak St, Turtle Lake, WI, 54889-8929, Barron County.
Turtle Lake measures 360 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 715-986-2599 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 Turtle Lake School
The nearest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE site is NorthLakes--Turtle Lake in Turtle Lake, 1.4 miles away.
Clayton School District - updated in Clayton is the next one out, 5.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Family Health Center - Rice Lake Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 19.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Barron County carries 16 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthLakes--Turtle Lake | Same network · Turtle Lake | 1.4 mi |
| Clayton School District - updated | Same network · Clayton | 5.1 mi |
| Barron Area School District- Almena Elementary Rm 119 | Same network · Almena | 5.2 mi |
| Cumberland Middle School | Same network · Cumberland | 10.4 mi |
| NorthLakes - Cumberland | Same network · Cumberland | 10.7 mi |
| Cumberland Elementary School | Same network · Cumberland | 11.2 mi |
| Family Health Center - Rice Lake Dental Center | Community Care Access · Rice Lake | 19.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Turtle Lake School
Does Turtle Lake School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Turtle Lake School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 715-986-2599 to confirm.
What kind of site is Turtle Lake School?
HRSA records Turtle Lake School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. 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 Turtle Lake School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Turtle Lake School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 715-986-2599 for open days.
Where is Turtle Lake School?
Turtle Lake School is at 205 Oak St, Turtle Lake, WI, 54889-8929, Barron County. The area measures 360 people per square mile. Barron County holds 16 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Turtle Lake School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Turtle Lake School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 715-986-2599 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE locations near Turtle Lake School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAKES COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC THE sites to Turtle Lake 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.