federally qualified health center site
OPTIMUS at Inspirica — Stamford, Connecticut
About OPTIMUS at Inspirica
OPTIMUS at Inspirica is a federally qualified health center site in Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. runs 25 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 OPTIMUS at Inspirica
Part B pays for the visit at OPTIMUS at Inspirica 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 071889 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 OPTIMUS at Inspirica
OPTIMUS at Inspirica is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Connecticut expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 742,808 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-994-9422; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
OPTIMUS at Inspirica 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
OPTIMUS at Inspirica is at 8 Woodland Pl, Stamford, CT, 06902-6939, Western Connecticut Planning Region.
Stamford measures 3,432 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 203-388-0170 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 OPTIMUS at Inspirica
The nearest OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. site is OPTIMUS Harbor Point in Stamford, 0.2 miles away.
OPTIMUS Pacific House Shelter in Stamford is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CGC Lathon Wider, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Western Connecticut Planning Region carries 67 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIMUS Harbor Point | Same network · Stamford | 0.2 mi |
| OPTIMUS Pacific House Shelter | Same network · Stamford | 0.2 mi |
| OPTIMUS on the Boulevard | Same network · Stamford | 1.1 mi |
| OPTIMUS at Kinsella | Same network · Bridgeport | 18.8 mi |
| OPTIMUS Park City Primary Care | Same network · Bridgeport | 19.8 mi |
| OPTMUS at Recovery Counseling Services | Same network · Bridgeport | 19.8 mi |
| CGC Lathon Wider | Community Care Access · Stamford | 0.1 mi |
| CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF SOUTHEREN CONNECTICUT | Community Care Access · Stamford | 0.7 mi |
| W.Y.A. Liberations | Community Care Access · Stamford | 0.8 mi |
| CGC Maple Avenue CGC-SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.1 mi |
| CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.1 mi |
| Anchor Alternative High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.2 mi |
| Cloonan Middle School | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.2 mi |
| Hart Magnet School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.2 mi |
| Franklin Street Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.2 mi |
| Family Centers Health Care at 986 Bedford | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about OPTIMUS at Inspirica
Does OPTIMUS at Inspirica accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 071889 for OPTIMUS at Inspirica, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 203-388-0170 to confirm.
What kind of site is OPTIMUS at Inspirica?
HRSA records OPTIMUS at Inspirica as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at OPTIMUS at Inspirica?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at OPTIMUS at Inspirica. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 203-388-0170 for open days.
Where is OPTIMUS at Inspirica?
OPTIMUS at Inspirica is at 8 Woodland Pl, Stamford, CT, 06902-6939, Western Connecticut Planning Region. The area measures 3,432 people per square mile. Western Connecticut Planning Region holds 67 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at OPTIMUS at Inspirica?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what OPTIMUS at Inspirica charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-388-0170 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. locations near OPTIMUS at Inspirica?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. sites to OPTIMUS at Inspirica 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 Connecticut?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Connecticut CHOICES (Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening) reads Connecticut formularies free at 1-800-994-9422.