federally qualified health center site
MITCH'S PLACE — Haverhill, Massachusetts
About MITCH'S PLACE
MITCH'S PLACE is a federally qualified health center site in Haverhill, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 6 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 25 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 MITCH'S PLACE
Part B pays for the visit at MITCH'S PLACE 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 LAWRENCE FAMILY 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 MITCH'S PLACE
MITCH'S PLACE 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
MITCH'S PLACE 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
MITCH'S PLACE is at 127 How St, Haverhill, MA, 01830-5615, Essex County.
Haverhill measures 1,906 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 6 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at glfhc.org.
Call 978-725-7400 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 MITCH'S PLACE
The nearest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is EMMAUS HOUSE in Haverhill, at the same registered coordinates.
Community Action Drop-In Center in Haverhill is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR, listed under Community Care Access, 14.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EMMAUS HOUSE | Same network · Haverhill | <0.1 mi |
| Community Action Drop-In Center | Same network · Haverhill | 0.4 mi |
| Haverhill Family Health Center | Same network · Haverhill | 1.4 mi |
| GLFHC at Lawrence General Hospital | Same network · Lawrence | 5.8 mi |
| GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH | Same network · Lawrence | 5.8 mi |
| Mobile Health Unit 3 | Same network · Lawrence | 5.8 mi |
| LOWELL HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Lowell | 14.7 mi |
| Kraft Care in Reach Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Lowell | 14.9 mi |
| Lowell CHC - 101 Jackson Street | Community Care Access · Lowell | 14.9 mi |
| LCHC Consolidated Site | Community Care Access · Lowell | 14.9 mi |
| Health on Wheels | Community Care Access · Lowell | 14.9 mi |
| Kathyrn P. Stoklosa Middle School | Community Care Access · Lowell | 15.4 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 16.8 mi |
| Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 17.1 mi |
| Peabody Learning Academy | Community Care Access · Peabody | 17.8 mi |
| Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site | Community Care Access · Beverly | 18 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MITCH'S PLACE
Does MITCH'S PLACE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MITCH'S PLACE, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-725-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is MITCH'S PLACE?
HRSA records MITCH'S PLACE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MITCH'S PLACE?
HRSA reports 6 operating hours a week at MITCH'S PLACE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 978-725-7400 for open days.
Where is MITCH'S PLACE?
MITCH'S PLACE is at 127 How St, Haverhill, MA, 01830-5615, Essex County. The area measures 1,906 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MITCH'S PLACE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MITCH'S PLACE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-725-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near MITCH'S PLACE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to MITCH'S PLACE 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.