federally qualified health center site
OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue — Bridgeport, Connecticut
About OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue
OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue is a federally qualified health center site in Bridgeport, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1978; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, above the 35-hour median for health center sites in Greater Bridgeport 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 on Barnum Avenue
Part B pays for the visit at OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue 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 071800 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 on Barnum Avenue
OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue 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 on Barnum Avenue 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 on Barnum Avenue is at 471 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06608-2409, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
Bridgeport measures 9,086 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at optimushealthcare.org.
Call 203-333-3030 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 on Barnum Avenue
The nearest OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. site is OPTIMUS on East Main in Bridgeport, 0.1 miles away.
Optimus Wellness Clinic in Bridgeport is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Hall Neighborhood House, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region carries 55 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIMUS on East Main | Same network · Bridgeport | 0.1 mi |
| Optimus Wellness Clinic | Same network · Bridgeport | 0.1 mi |
| Barnum/Waltersville Elementary School - SBHC | Same network · Bridgeport | 0.4 mi |
| Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School - SBHC | Same network · Bridgeport | 0.5 mi |
| Columbus Elementary School - SBHC | Same network · Bridgeport | 0.9 mi |
| OPTIMUS Ralphola Taylor Community Health Center | Same network · Bridgeport | 1 mi |
| Hall Neighborhood House | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 0.2 mi |
| CASA | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 0.2 mi |
| PIVOT MINISTRIES | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 0.3 mi |
| Liberation Programs | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 0.8 mi |
| Geraldine W. Johnson School | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.2 mi |
| FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.3 mi |
| Casa Recovery | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.3 mi |
| PROSPECT HOUSE | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.3 mi |
| Central High School, School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.4 mi |
| Windward Apartments | Community Care Access · Bridgeport | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue
Does OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 071800 for OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 203-333-3030 to confirm.
What kind of site is OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue?
HRSA records OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1978. 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 on Barnum Avenue?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 203-333-3030 for open days.
Where is OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue?
OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue is at 471 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06608-2409, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. The area measures 9,086 people per square mile. Greater Bridgeport Planning Region holds 55 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-333-3030 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. locations near OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE, INC. sites to OPTIMUS on Barnum Avenue 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.