federally qualified health center site
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR — Lowell, Massachusetts
About LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is a federally qualified health center site in Lowell, Middlesex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2003; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below 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 LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
Part B pays for the visit at LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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 LOWELL 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 LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is at 50 Father Morissette Boulevard, Lowell, MA, 01852-1037, Middlesex County.
Lowell measures 8,138 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lchealth.org.
Call 978-458-6642 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 LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
The nearest LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Health on Wheels in Lowell, 0.4 miles away.
Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van in Lowell is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Lowell Transitional Living Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 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 | 0.4 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Same network · Lowell | 0.4 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Same network · Lowell | 0.4 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | 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 | 0.5 mi |
| GLFHC Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Methuen | 4.9 mi |
| Greater Lawrence Family Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Methuen | 5.1 mi |
| CAB TRANSITIONS | Community Care Access · Tewksbury | 5.2 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE TECH SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Andover | 6.5 mi |
| Pegasus House | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 7.7 mi |
| Methuen Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Methuen | 7.9 mi |
| GLFHC-WEST | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 8 mi |
| GLFHC, CSS Prevention and Education | Community Care Access · Lawrence | 8.1 mi |
| GLFHC at Element Care | Community Care Access · Methuen | 8.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR
Does LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-458-6642 to confirm.
What kind of site is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
HRSA records LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2003. 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 LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 978-458-6642 for open days.
Where is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR is at 50 Father Morissette Boulevard, Lowell, MA, 01852-1037, 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 LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-458-6642 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LOWELL COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR 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.