federally qualified health center site
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER — Lawrence, Massachusetts
About GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Lawrence, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 4 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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 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
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 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
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER is at 260 Park St, Lawrence, MA, 01841-2412, Essex County.
Lawrence measures 11,580 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
The nearest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is GLFHC-NORTH in Lawrence, 0.3 miles away.
MARY IMMACULATE/RESTORATIVE CTR in Lawrence is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, listed under Community Care Access, 8.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GLFHC-NORTH | Same network · Lawrence | 0.3 mi |
| MARY IMMACULATE/RESTORATIVE CTR | Same network · Lawrence | 0.4 mi |
| GLFHC at Element Care | Same network · Methuen | 0.7 mi |
| YWCA | Same network · Lawrence | 0.7 mi |
| GLFHC-WEST | Same network · Lawrence | 0.9 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH | Same network · Lawrence | 1 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.5 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.7 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.7 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.7 mi |
| Health on Wheels | Community Care Access · Lowell | 8.7 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Community Care Access · Lowell | 9.3 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 14.2 mi |
| Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 15.6 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 16.8 mi |
| Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site | Community Care Access · Beverly | 18.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER
Does GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER, 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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER?
HRSA records GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. 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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 978-725-7400 for open days.
Where is GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER?
GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER is at 260 Park St, Lawrence, MA, 01841-2412, Essex County. The area measures 11,580 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 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 GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to GOOD SHEPHERD CENTER 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.