federally qualified health center site
LCHC Consolidated Site — Lowell, Massachusetts
About LCHC Consolidated Site
LCHC Consolidated Site is a federally qualified health center site in Lowell, Middlesex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 66 operating hours a week, above the 37.5-hour median for health center sites in Middlesex County.
LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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 LCHC Consolidated Site
Part B pays for the visit at LCHC Consolidated 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 Medicare billing number 221815 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1952307530.
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 LCHC Consolidated Site
LCHC Consolidated 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
LCHC Consolidated 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
LCHC Consolidated Site is at 161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, 01852-2103, Middlesex County.
Lowell measures 8,138 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 66 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lchealth.org.
Call 978-937-9700 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 LCHC Consolidated Site
The nearest LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Health on Wheels in Lowell, at the same registered coordinates.
Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van in Lowell is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Lowell Transitional Living Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Middlesex County carries 14 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Health on Wheels | Same network · Lowell | <0.1 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Same network · Lowell | <0.1 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Same network · Lowell | <0.1 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Same network · Lowell | 0.4 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Same network · Lowell | 0.7 mi |
| Lowell Transitional Living Center | Community Care Access · Lowell | 0.1 mi |
| CAB TRANSITIONS | Community Care Access · Tewksbury | 5 mi |
| GLFHC Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Methuen | 5.1 mi |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Methuen | 5.3 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE TECH SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Andover | 6.7 mi |
| Pegasus House | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 7.8 mi |
| Methuen Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Methuen | 8.1 mi |
| GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 8.2 mi |
| GLFHC-WEST | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 8.2 mi |
| GLFHC at Element Care | Community Care Access · Methuen | 8.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHC Consolidated Site
Does LCHC Consolidated Site accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221815 for LCHC Consolidated Site, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 978-937-9700 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHC Consolidated Site?
HRSA records LCHC Consolidated Site as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LCHC Consolidated Site?
HRSA reports 66 operating hours a week at LCHC Consolidated Site. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 978-937-9700 for open days.
Where is LCHC Consolidated Site?
LCHC Consolidated Site is at 161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA, 01852-2103, Middlesex County. The area measures 8,138 people per square mile. Middlesex County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LCHC Consolidated Site?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHC Consolidated Site charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-937-9700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near LCHC Consolidated Site?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to LCHC Consolidated 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.