federally qualified health center site
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Gardner, Massachusetts
About GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Gardner, Worcester County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2004; it reports 54 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Worcester County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC runs 5 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 GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Medicare billing number 221868 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH 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
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH 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
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 175 Connors St, Gardner, MA, 01440-2637, Worcester County.
Gardner measures 925 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 54 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chcfhc.org.
Call 978-410-6100 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 GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC site is South Gardner Community Health and Urgent Care Center in Gardner, 1.4 miles away.
Community Health Connections Fitchburg Health Center in Fitchburg is the next one out, 9.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is North Quabbin Pharmacy, listed under Community Care Access, 13.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Worcester County carries 26 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Gardner Community Health and Urgent Care Center | Same network · Gardner | 1.4 mi |
| Community Health Connections Fitchburg Health Center | Same network · Fitchburg | 9.8 mi |
| Mobile Medical Van | Same network · Fitchburg | 9.8 mi |
| ACTION Community Health Center | Same network · Fitchburg | 10.3 mi |
| Leominster Community Health and Urgent Care Center | Same network · Leominster | 13 mi |
| North Quabbin Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Orange | 13.6 mi |
| North Quabbin Health Center - Medical | Community Care Access · Orange | 13.6 mi |
| North Quabbin Health Center- Dental | Community Care Access · Orange | 13.6 mi |
| NORRBACK AVENUE SCHOOL HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Worcester | 19.9 mi |
| WORCESTER CNTY HOUSE CORRECTION-Infirmary | Community Care Access · West Boylston | 20.9 mi |
| Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center-Administration | Community Care Access · Worcester | 21.6 mi |
| BURNCOAT SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER-507 | Community Care Access · Worcester | 21.9 mi |
| EDWARD M. KENNEDY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Worcester | 22.1 mi |
| 605 Lincoln Street | Community Care Access · Worcester | 22.4 mi |
| Doherty Memorial High School Health Center | Community Care Access · Worcester | 22.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Does GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221868 for GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 978-410-6100 to confirm.
What kind of site is GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2004. COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 54 operating hours a week at GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 978-410-6100 for open days.
Where is GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 175 Connors St, Gardner, MA, 01440-2637, Worcester County. The area measures 925 people per square mile. Worcester County holds 26 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-410-6100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC locations near GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CONNECTIONS INC sites to GREATER GARDNER COMMUNITY HEALTH 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.