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Highlands Medical Plaza

FQHC

Operated by Georgia Highlands Medical Service Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare
475 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040-2478

HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

About Highlands Medical Plaza

Highlands Medical Plaza is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Cumming, GA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Highlands Medical Plaza play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Highlands Medical Plaza or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Highlands Medical Plaza doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Georgia.

Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Coverage + benefits in Georgia

Highlands Medical Plaza accepts Georgia Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Highlands Medical Plaza offer?

Highlands Medical Plaza in Cumming, Georgia offers Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, On-site pharmacy, Pediatrics.

Does Highlands Medical Plaza accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Highlands Medical Plaza accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Highlands Medical Plaza?

HRSA lists this site as open about 42 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Highlands Medical Plaza a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Highlands Medical Plaza is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Highlands Medical Plaza located?

Highlands Medical Plaza is at 475 Tribble Gap Rd, Cumming, GA 30040-2478. Phone: 770-887-1668.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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