federally qualified health center site
LifeBridge — Salem, Massachusetts
About LifeBridge
LifeBridge is a federally qualified health center site in Salem, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC runs 12 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 LifeBridge
Part B pays for the visit at LifeBridge 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 NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, 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 LifeBridge
LifeBridge 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
LifeBridge 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
LifeBridge is at 56 Margin St, Salem, MA, 01970-3341, Essex County.
Salem measures 5,208 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
Call 978-744-8388 x97882 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 LifeBridge
The nearest NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC site is North Shore Community Health, Inc. in Salem, 0.4 miles away.
Collins Middle School in Salem is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
Common questions
Questions about LifeBridge
Does LifeBridge accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LifeBridge, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-744-8388 x97882 to confirm.
What kind of site is LifeBridge?
HRSA records LifeBridge as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LifeBridge?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at LifeBridge. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 978-744-8388 x97882 for open days.
Where is LifeBridge?
LifeBridge is at 56 Margin St, Salem, MA, 01970-3341, Essex County. The area measures 5,208 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LifeBridge?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LifeBridge charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-744-8388 x97882 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC locations near LifeBridge?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC sites to LifeBridge 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.