federally qualified health center site
GLFHC Mobile Unit — Methuen, Massachusetts
About GLFHC Mobile Unit
GLFHC Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Methuen, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 34 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 25 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 GLFHC Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at GLFHC Mobile Unit 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 GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, 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 GLFHC Mobile Unit
GLFHC Mobile Unit 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
GLFHC Mobile Unit 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
GLFHC Mobile Unit is at 401 Griffin Brook Dr, Methuen, MA, 01844-1883, Essex County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Methuen measures 2,243 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 34 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at glfhc.org.
Call 978-725-7400 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 GLFHC Mobile Unit
The nearest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administration in Methuen, 0.3 miles away.
GREATER LAWRENCE TECH SCHOOL in Andover is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, listed under Community Care Access, 4.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administration | Same network · Methuen | 0.3 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE TECH SCHOOL | Same network · Andover | 2 mi |
| Pegasus House | Same network · Lawrence | 3 mi |
| Methuen Family Health Center | Same network · Methuen | 3.1 mi |
| GLFHC at Element Care | Same network · Methuen | 3.3 mi |
| GLFHC-WEST | Same network · Lawrence | 3.3 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lowell | 4.9 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Lowell | 5.1 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Community Care Access · Lowell | 5.1 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Community Care Access · Lowell | 5.1 mi |
| Health on Wheels | Community Care Access · Lowell | 5.1 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Community Care Access · Lowell | 5.6 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 14.7 mi |
| STARLINE FRANCOIS NP | Telehealth · Forge Village | 14.9 mi |
| Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 16.8 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 18.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GLFHC Mobile Unit
Does GLFHC Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GLFHC Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-725-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is GLFHC Mobile Unit?
HRSA records GLFHC Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GLFHC Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 34 operating hours a week at GLFHC Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 978-725-7400 for open days.
Where is GLFHC Mobile Unit?
GLFHC Mobile Unit is at 401 Griffin Brook Dr, Methuen, MA, 01844-1883, Essex County. The area measures 2,243 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GLFHC Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GLFHC Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-725-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near GLFHC Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to GLFHC Mobile Unit 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.