federally qualified health center site
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — South Boston, Massachusetts
About SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in South Boston, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2007; it reports 55 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 2 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 SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at SOUTH BOSTON 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 220031 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1346218294.
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 SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
SOUTH BOSTON 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
SOUTH BOSTON 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
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 409 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127-2249, Suffolk County.
South Boston measures 13,916 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 55 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sbchc.org.
Call 617-269-7500 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 SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
The nearest SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is South Boston Community Health Center in South Boston, 0.1 miles away.
Seaport in Boston is the next one out, 0.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PINE STREET INN Women's Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 86 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South Boston Community Health Center | Same network · South Boston | 0.1 mi |
| Seaport | Same network · Boston | 0.9 mi |
| PINE STREET INN Women's Clinic | Community Care Access · Boston | 0.8 mi |
| PINE STREET INN-MEN'S CLINIC | Community Care Access · Boston | 0.9 mi |
| Engagement Center | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.1 mi |
| SCCHC Pharmacy | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.1 mi |
| Southampton Street Shelter | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.1 mi |
| WASHINGTON STREET CLINIC | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.1 mi |
| SOUTH STREET CLINIC | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.1 mi |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.2 mi |
| GEIGER-GIBSON COMMUNITY HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Dorchester | 1.2 mi |
| St. Anthony Shrine | Community Care Access · Boston | 1.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Does SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 220031 for SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 617-269-7500 to confirm.
What kind of site is SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2007. SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 55 operating hours a week at SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 617-269-7500 for open days.
Where is SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is at 409 W Broadway, South Boston, MA, 02127-2249, 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 SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 617-269-7500 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH BOSTON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to SOUTH BOSTON 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.