federally qualified health center site
Rippowam MS/AITE HS — Stamford, Connecticut
About Rippowam MS/AITE HS
Rippowam MS/AITE HS is a federally qualified health center site in Stamford, Western Connecticut Planning Region. 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 2023; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
FAMILY CENTERS INC runs 11 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 Rippowam MS/AITE HS
Part B pays for the visit at Rippowam MS/AITE HS 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 FAMILY CENTERS INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1790818516.
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 Rippowam MS/AITE HS
Rippowam MS/AITE HS 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
Rippowam MS/AITE HS 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
Rippowam MS/AITE HS is at 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT, 06905-3018, Western Connecticut Planning Region.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Stamford measures 3,432 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
Call 203-977-5130 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 Rippowam MS/AITE HS
The nearest FAMILY CENTERS INC site is Westhill High School in Stamford, 1 mile away.
Stillmeadow Elementary SBHC in Stamford is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Newfield School SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Western Connecticut Planning Region carries 67 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westhill High School | Same network · Stamford | 1 mi |
| Stillmeadow Elementary SBHC | Same network · Stamford | 1.1 mi |
| Turn of River MS SBHC | Same network · Stamford | 1.1 mi |
| Dolan Middle School | Same network · Stamford | 1.3 mi |
| Cloonan Middle School | Same network · Stamford | 1.7 mi |
| Family Centers Health Care at 986 Bedford | Same network · Stamford | 1.7 mi |
| Newfield School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 0.6 mi |
| Roxbury Elementary School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 0.9 mi |
| CHC OF STAMFORD @ FIFTH STREET | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.3 mi |
| KAREN GRIFFIN NP | Telehealth · Stamford | 1.4 mi |
| NICHOLAS RYAN SGRIGNOLI MD | Telehealth · Stamford | 1.4 mi |
| Toquam Magnet School | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.4 mi |
| Strawberry Hill SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.4 mi |
| J.M. Wright Technical High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.6 mi |
| Franklin Street Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.7 mi |
| Julia A. Stark Elementary School SBHC | Community Care Access · Stamford | 1.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rippowam MS/AITE HS
Does Rippowam MS/AITE HS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Rippowam MS/AITE HS carries NPI 1790818516, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 203-977-5130 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rippowam MS/AITE HS?
HRSA records Rippowam MS/AITE HS as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. FAMILY CENTERS INC operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Rippowam MS/AITE HS?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Rippowam MS/AITE HS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 203-977-5130 for open days.
Where is Rippowam MS/AITE HS?
Rippowam MS/AITE HS is at 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT, 06905-3018, 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 Rippowam MS/AITE HS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rippowam MS/AITE HS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 203-977-5130 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY CENTERS INC locations near Rippowam MS/AITE HS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY CENTERS INC sites to Rippowam MS/AITE HS 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.