federally qualified health center site
DotHouse Health — Dorchester, Massachusetts
About DotHouse Health
DotHouse Health is a federally qualified health center site in Dorchester, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 62.5 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
It is operated by Dothouse Health, Inc.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at DotHouse Health
Part B pays for the visit at DotHouse Health 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 Dothouse Health, 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 DotHouse Health
DotHouse Health is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Massachusetts expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,456,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-4636; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
DotHouse Health 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
DotHouse Health is at 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02122-2987, Suffolk County.
Dorchester measures 13,916 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 62.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at dorchesterhouse.org.
Call 617-288-3230 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 DotHouse Health
The closest unrelated listing is Savin Hill, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 86 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Savin Hill | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.5 mi |
| St. Mary's Center for Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret's House, Mary's Home) | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.7 mi |
| Upham's Corner Helath Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.7 mi |
| Mobile Van #1 | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.7 mi |
| Upham's Corner Health Center - Business & Human Resources Office | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.8 mi |
| 450 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.9 mi |
| Upham's Eye and Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1 mi |
| Whittier North Dorchester Clinic | Community Care Access · Roxbury | 1.2 mi |
| Codman Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| Codman Square WIC | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about DotHouse Health
Does DotHouse Health accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for DotHouse Health, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 617-288-3230 to confirm.
What kind of site is DotHouse Health?
HRSA records DotHouse Health as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. Dothouse Health, Inc operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at DotHouse Health?
HRSA reports 62.5 operating hours a week at DotHouse Health. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 617-288-3230 for open days.
Where is DotHouse Health?
DotHouse Health is at 1353 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA, 02122-2987, Suffolk County. The area measures 13,916 people per square mile. Suffolk County holds 86 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at DotHouse Health?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what DotHouse Health charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-288-3230 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near DotHouse Health?
St. Mary's Center for Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret's House, Mary's Home) is 0.7 miles away and Upham's Corner Helath Center 0.7 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Massachusetts?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone (SHINE) reads Massachusetts formularies free at 1-800-243-4636.