federally qualified health center site
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES — Vinalhaven, Maine
About ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES is a federally qualified health center site in Vinalhaven, Knox County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 36 operating hours a week, above the 8-hour median for health center sites in Knox County.
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC runs 6 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 ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
Part B pays for the visit at ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES 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 201835 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1265460794.
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 ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Maine expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 378,585 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-262-2232; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES 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
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES is at 15 Medical Center Loop, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-4119, Knox County.
HRSA records 36 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at vinalhaven.org.
Call 207-863-4341 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 ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
The nearest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC site is Islands Community Medical Center Annex in Vinalhaven, at the same registered coordinates.
VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES in Vinalhaven is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Seaport Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 27.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Knox County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Islands Community Medical Center Annex | Same network · Vinalhaven | <0.1 mi |
| VINALHAVEN ELDERCARE SERVICES | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.4 mi |
| VINALHAVEN SCHOOL | Same network · Vinalhaven | 0.5 mi |
| North Haven Medical Clinic | Same network · North Haven | 6.2 mi |
| North Haven PT at Southern Harbor | Same network · North Haven | 7.1 mi |
| North Haven Community School | Same network · North Haven | 7.5 mi |
| Seaport Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Belfast | 27.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES
Does ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 201835 for ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 207-863-4341 to confirm.
What kind of site is ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES?
HRSA records ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES?
HRSA reports 36 operating hours a week at ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 207-863-4341 for open days.
Where is ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES?
ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES is at 15 Medical Center Loop, Vinalhaven, ME, 04863-4119, Knox County. No population density is published for the area. Knox County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-863-4341 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC locations near ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES INC sites to ISLANDS COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES 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 Maine?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Maine State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Maine formularies free at 1-800-262-2232.