federally qualified health center site
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site — New Bedford, Massachusetts
About Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site is a federally qualified health center site in New Bedford, Bristol County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 49 operating hours a week, below the 54.5-hour median for health center sites in Bristol County.
GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 3 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 New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
Part B pays for the visit at Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site 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 NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY 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 Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site 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 New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site 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 New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site is at 836 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, 02740-6232, Bristol County.
New Bedford measures 4,750 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 49 operating hours a week here.
Call 508-992-6553 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 New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
The nearest GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC site is GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in New Bedford, at the same registered coordinates.
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center ADMIN in New Bedford is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthFirst Family Care Center-School-Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 11.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bristol County carries 13 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · New Bedford | <0.1 mi |
| Greater New Bedford Community Health Center ADMIN | Same network · New Bedford | <0.1 mi |
| Acushnet Ave | Same network · New Bedford | 0.1 mi |
| HealthFirst Family Care Center-School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Fall River | 11.2 mi |
| HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc. | Community Care Access · Fall River | 11.7 mi |
| The Family HealthCare Center at SSTAR | Community Care Access · Fall River | 12.1 mi |
| SSTAR's South End Services | Community Care Access · Fall River | 12.9 mi |
| SSTAR Integrated Health Services Center | Community Care Access · Fall River | 12.9 mi |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod - North Falmouth | Community Care Access · North Falmouth | 16.2 mi |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Falmouth | Community Care Access · Falmouth | 17 mi |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod, Falmouth Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Falmouth | 17 mi |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod - Falmouth Housing Outreach | Community Care Access · Falmouth | 17.6 mi |
| 95 Spring Bars Rd | Community Care Access · Falmouth | 18 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site
Does Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 508-992-6553 to confirm.
What kind of site is Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site?
HRSA records Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2026. GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site?
HRSA reports 49 operating hours a week at Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 508-992-6553 for open days.
Where is Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site?
Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site is at 836 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA, 02740-6232, Bristol County. The area measures 4,750 people per square mile. Bristol County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 508-992-6553 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site 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.