federally qualified health center site
Northwestern High School — Hyattsville, Maryland
About Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School is a federally qualified health center site in Hyattsville, Prince George's 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 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Prince George's County.
LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC runs 4 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 Northwestern High School
Part B pays for the visit at Northwestern High School 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 LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC; 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 Northwestern High School
Northwestern High School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Maryland expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,148,648 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-3425; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Northwestern High School 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
Northwestern High School is at 7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20782-1454, Prince George's County.
Hyattsville measures 6,920 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 301-985-1820 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 Northwestern High School
The nearest LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC site is La Clinica del Pueblo - Hyattsville Site in Hyattsville, 0.6 miles away.
University Park Elementary School in University Park is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mary's Center - Adelphi MD, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Prince George's County carries 20 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| La Clinica del Pueblo - Hyattsville Site | Same network · Hyattsville | 0.6 mi |
| University Park Elementary School | Same network · University Park | 0.7 mi |
| Vansville Elementary School | Same network · Beltsville | 6.2 mi |
| Bond Mill Elementary School | Same network · Laurel | 9.8 mi |
| Mary's Center - Adelphi MD | Community Care Access · Hyattsville | 2 mi |
| CCI-Takoma Park | Community Care Access · Takoma Park | 2 mi |
| MobileMed Long Branch Community Center Van | Community Care Access · Silver Spring | 2.8 mi |
| College Park | Community Care Access · College Park | 3.5 mi |
| CCI-Greenway | Community Care Access · Greenbelt | 4.1 mi |
| AbsoluteCARE of MD2, LLC | Community Care Access · Greenbelt | 4.1 mi |
| CCI-Silver Spring Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Silver Spring | 4.3 mi |
| CCI-Silver Spring | Community Care Access · Silver Spring | 4.3 mi |
| Community Clinic, Inc | Community Care Access · Silver Spring | 4.3 mi |
| CCI-Ora Glen | Community Care Access · Greenbelt | 4.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwestern High School
Does Northwestern High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwestern High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 301-985-1820 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwestern High School?
HRSA records Northwestern High School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2015. LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northwestern High School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Northwestern High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 301-985-1820 for open days.
Where is Northwestern High School?
Northwestern High School is at 7000 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20782-1454, Prince George's County. The area measures 6,920 people per square mile. Prince George's County holds 20 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwestern High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwestern High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 301-985-1820 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC locations near Northwestern High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO, INC sites to Northwestern High School 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 Maryland?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Maryland formularies free at 1-800-243-3425.