federally qualified health center site
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC — Peabody, Massachusetts
About Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Peabody, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above 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 Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC 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 Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC 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
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC 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
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC is at 485 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA, 01960-1392, Essex County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Peabody measures 3,237 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 978-744-8388 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 Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC
The nearest NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC site is Peabody Learning Academy in Peabody, 1.7 miles away.
Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER in Peabody is the next one out, 2.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC, listed under Community Care Access, 2.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 74 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peabody Learning Academy | Same network · Peabody | 1.7 mi |
| Peabody FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Peabody | 2.7 mi |
| Bates Elementary School | Same network · Salem | 3.6 mi |
| Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center | Same network · Salem | 3.8 mi |
| Collins Middle School | Same network · Salem | 4 mi |
| Horace Mann Laboratory School | Same network · Salem | 4.1 mi |
| LYNN COMMUNITY HLTH CTR - WIC | Community Care Access · Peabody | 2.9 mi |
| STEPHANIE HANSEN NP | Telehealth · Lynnfield | 3.2 mi |
| Pickering Middle School SBHC | Community Care Access · Lynn | 3.9 mi |
| LYNN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Lynn | 4.7 mi |
| Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Site | Community Care Access · Beverly | 4.7 mi |
| BREED MIDDLE SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Lynn | 4.9 mi |
| William R Fallon Elementary School, School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Lynn | 5.1 mi |
| Tracy Elementary School, School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Lynn | 5.1 mi |
| Robert L. Ford School, School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Lynn | 5.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC
Does Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 978-744-8388 to confirm.
What kind of site is Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC?
HRSA records Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. 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 Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 978-744-8388 for open days.
Where is Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC?
Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC is at 485 Lowell Street, Peabody, MA, 01960-1392, Essex County. The area measures 3,237 people per square mile. Essex County holds 74 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 978-744-8388 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC locations near Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY HEALTH, INC sites to Peabody Veteran Memorial High School SBHC 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.