federally qualified health center site
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR — Dorchester, Massachusetts
About GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR 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 1995; it reports 55 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 10 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 GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR
Part B pays for the visit at GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR 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 221811 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1659330496.
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 GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR 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
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR 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
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR is at 250 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester, MA, 02125-3120, Suffolk County.
Dorchester measures 13,916 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 55 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hhsi.us.
Call 617-288-1140 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 GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR
The nearest HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SVS/WIC in Dorchester, 1.2 miles away.
Daniel Driscoll - Neponset Health Center in Dorchester is the next one out, 2.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Savin Hill, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 86 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DORCHESTER HOUSE MULTI SVS/WIC | Same network · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| Daniel Driscoll - Neponset Health Center | Same network · Dorchester | 2.3 mi |
| Neponset WIC/Administrative Office | Same network · Dorchester | 2.3 mi |
| Codman Square WIC | Same network · Dorchester | 2.5 mi |
| Harbor Health Services Administrative Offices | Same network · Mattapan | 3.3 mi |
| Elder Service Plan | Same network · Mattapan | 3.4 mi |
| Savin Hill | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.8 mi |
| Upham's Eye and Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 0.9 mi |
| St. Mary's Center for Women & Children (Bridge Home, Margaret's House, Mary's Home) | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1 mi |
| Upham's Corner Health Center - Business & Human Resources Office | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.1 mi |
| SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · South Boston | 1.2 mi |
| DotHouse Health | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| Upham's Corner Helath Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.3 mi |
| Mobile Van #1 | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.3 mi |
| South Boston Community Health Center | Community Care Access · South Boston | 1.3 mi |
| Engagement Center | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR
Does GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221811 for GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 617-288-1140 to confirm.
What kind of site is GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR?
HRSA records GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1995. HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR?
HRSA reports 55 operating hours a week at GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 617-288-1140 for open days.
Where is GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR?
GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR is at 250 Mount Vernon St, Dorchester, MA, 02125-3120, 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 GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-288-1140 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HARBOR HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR 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 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.