federally qualified health center site
ORONO COMMONS — Orono, Maine
About ORONO COMMONS
ORONO COMMONS is a federally qualified health center site in Orono, Penobscot County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It sits inside a nursing home; it has been in federal health center scope since 2005; it reports 1 operating hours a week, below 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 ORONO COMMONS
Part B pays for the visit at ORONO COMMONS 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 ORONO COMMONS
ORONO COMMONS 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
ORONO COMMONS 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
ORONO COMMONS is at 117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME, 04473-3620, Penobscot County.
Orono measures 2,811 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 1 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 207-866-4914 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 ORONO COMMONS
The nearest PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is DIRIGO PINES RETIREMENT COMM. in Orono, 1.8 miles away.
Old Town Elementary School RSU 34 in Old Town is the next one out, 2.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SHAZIA AHMAD M.D., listed under Provider, 6.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Penobscot County carries 53 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DIRIGO PINES RETIREMENT COMM. | Same network · Orono | 1.8 mi |
| Old Town Elementary School RSU 34 | Same network · Old Town | 2.2 mi |
| THE MEADOWS | Same network · Old Town | 2.7 mi |
| J.A. Leonard Middle School RSU 34 | Same network · Old Town | 2.8 mi |
| Old Town High School RSU 34 | Same network · Old Town | 3 mi |
| HELEN HUNT HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Old Town | 3.1 mi |
| SHAZIA AHMAD M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| MARK HENDERSON MD | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| POONAM KHADKA M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| GRACE ADAMSON MD | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| MARIE ALBERT DO | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| AMERICAN PHYSICIANS, INC | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| JANAK ADHIKARI MD | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| MUHAMMAD UMER AHMED MD | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| SPYRIDON T AKRIVAKIS M.D. | Provider · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
| HEIDI S ASTON RD | Nutritionist · Penobscot | 6.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ORONO COMMONS
Does ORONO COMMONS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for ORONO COMMONS, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 207-866-4914 to confirm.
What kind of site is ORONO COMMONS?
HRSA records ORONO COMMONS as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a nursing home setting, in federal scope since 2005. 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 ORONO COMMONS?
HRSA reports 1 operating hours a week at ORONO COMMONS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 207-866-4914 for open days.
Where is ORONO COMMONS?
ORONO COMMONS is at 117 Bennoch Rd, Orono, ME, 04473-3620, Penobscot County. The area measures 2,811 people per square mile. Penobscot County holds 53 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ORONO COMMONS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ORONO COMMONS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 207-866-4914 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near ORONO COMMONS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PENOBSCOT COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to ORONO COMMONS 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.