federally qualified health center site
Old Town High School RSU 34 — Old Town, Maine
About Old Town High School RSU 34
Old Town High School RSU 34 is a federally qualified health center site in Old Town, Penobscot County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
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 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Penobscot County.
PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 37 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 Old Town High School RSU 34
Part B pays for the visit at Old Town High School RSU 34 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 PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 Old Town High School RSU 34
Old Town High School RSU 34 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
Old Town High School RSU 34 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
Old Town High School RSU 34 is at 203 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, ME, 04468-1665, Penobscot County.
Old Town measures 192 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at pchc.com.
Call 207-404-8000 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 Old Town High School RSU 34
The nearest PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is J.A. Leonard Middle School RSU 34 in Old Town, 0.3 miles away.
HELEN HUNT HEALTH CENTER in Old Town is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SHAZIA AHMAD M.D., listed under Provider, 9.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Penobscot County carries 53 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| J.A. Leonard Middle School RSU 34 | Same network · Old Town | 0.3 mi |
| HELEN HUNT HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Old Town | 0.5 mi |
| THE MEADOWS | Same network · Old Town | 0.5 mi |
| Old Town Elementary School RSU 34 | Same network · Old Town | 0.8 mi |
| ORONO COMMONS | Same network · Orono | 3 mi |
| DIRIGO PINES RETIREMENT COMM. | Same network · Orono | 4.8 mi |
| SHAZIA AHMAD M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| MARK HENDERSON MD | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| POONAM KHADKA M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| GRACE ADAMSON MD | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| MARIE ALBERT DO | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| AMERICAN PHYSICIANS, INC | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| JANAK ADHIKARI MD | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| MUHAMMAD UMER AHMED MD | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| SPYRIDON T AKRIVAKIS M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
| HEIDI S ASTON RD | Nutritionist · Penobscot | 9.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Old Town High School RSU 34
Does Old Town High School RSU 34 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Old Town High School RSU 34, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 207-404-8000 to confirm.
What kind of site is Old Town High School RSU 34?
HRSA records Old Town High School RSU 34 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 37 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Old Town High School RSU 34?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Old Town High School RSU 34. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 207-404-8000 for open days.
Where is Old Town High School RSU 34?
Old Town High School RSU 34 is at 203 Stillwater Ave, Old Town, ME, 04468-1665, Penobscot County. The area measures 192 people per square mile. Penobscot County holds 53 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Old Town High School RSU 34?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Old Town High School RSU 34 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-404-8000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near Old Town High School RSU 34?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to Old Town High School RSU 34 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.