federally qualified health center site
Mattapan Community Health Center — Mattapan, Massachusetts
About Mattapan Community Health Center
Mattapan Community Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Mattapan, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
MATTAPAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Mattapan Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Mattapan 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 221808 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 Mattapan Community Health Center
Mattapan 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
Mattapan 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
Mattapan Community Health Center is at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126-2122, Suffolk County.
Mattapan measures 13,916 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mattapanchc.org.
Call 617-296-0061 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 Mattapan Community Health Center
The nearest MATTAPAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC site is Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School in Mattapan, 0.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Entre Familia, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 86 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Achievers Science and Math Pilot School | Same network · Mattapan | 0.9 mi |
| Entre Familia | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.7 mi |
| Transitions | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 0.7 mi |
| Harbor Health Services Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 1.1 mi |
| Elder Service Plan | Community Care Access · Mattapan | 1.1 mi |
| 1100 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.3 mi |
| TechBoston Academy Clinic | Community Care Access · Dorchester Center | 1.4 mi |
| Codman Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.8 mi |
| Codman Square WIC | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.8 mi |
| 6 Norfolk Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.8 mi |
| 450 Washington Street | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mattapan Community Health Center
Does Mattapan Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221808 for Mattapan Community Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 617-296-0061 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mattapan Community Health Center?
HRSA records Mattapan Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. MATTAPAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mattapan Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at Mattapan Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 617-296-0061 for open days.
Where is Mattapan Community Health Center?
Mattapan Community Health Center is at 1575 Blue Hill Avenue, Mattapan, MA, 02126-2122, Suffolk County. The area measures 13,916 people per square mile. Suffolk County holds 86 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mattapan Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mattapan Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-296-0061 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MATTAPAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Mattapan Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MATTAPAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Mattapan 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.