federally qualified health center site
SSTAR's South End Services — Fall River, Massachusetts
About SSTAR's South End Services
SSTAR's South End Services is a federally qualified health center site in Fall River, Bristol County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 66 operating hours a week, above the 54.5-hour median for health center sites in Bristol County.
HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. runs 10 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 SSTAR's South End Services
Part B pays for the visit at SSTAR's South End Services 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 221911 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 SSTAR's South End Services
SSTAR's South End Services 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
SSTAR's South End Services 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
SSTAR's South End Services is at 1010 S Main St, Fall River, MA, 02724-2855, Bristol County.
Fall River measures 2,683 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 66 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sstar.org.
Call 508-675-1054 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 SSTAR's South End Services
The nearest HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. site is HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc. in Fall River, 1.3 miles away.
HealthFirst Family Care Center-School-Based Health Center in Fall River is the next one out, 2.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 12.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bristol County carries 13 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc. | Same network · Fall River | 1.3 mi |
| HealthFirst Family Care Center-School-Based Health Center | Same network · Fall River | 2.2 mi |
| The Family HealthCare Center at SSTAR | Same network · Fall River | 2.2 mi |
| SSTAR Integrated Health Services Center | Same network · Fall River | 2.8 mi |
| HealthFirst at Archways | Same network · Franklin | 123.5 mi |
| HealthFirst - Franklin HQ | Same network · Franklin | 123.6 mi |
| GREATER NEW BEDFORD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · New Bedford | 12.9 mi |
| Greater New Bedford Community Health Center BH Site | Community Care Access · New Bedford | 12.9 mi |
| Acushnet Ave | Community Care Access · New Bedford | 12.9 mi |
| Greater New Bedford Community Health Center ADMIN | Community Care Access · New Bedford | 13 mi |
| The Manet CHC Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Taunton | 14.9 mi |
| Manet at Taunton--(Suite 140) | Community Care Access · Taunton | 15 mi |
| Manet at the Taunton Public Schools | Community Care Access · Taunton | 15.4 mi |
| Manet Attleboro | Community Care Access · Attleboro | 18.6 mi |
| BNHC Manley Street site | Community Care Access · Brockton | 26.1 mi |
| Elder Service Plan, Brockton | Community Care Access · Brockton | 26.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SSTAR's South End Services
Does SSTAR's South End Services accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 221911 for SSTAR's South End Services, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 508-675-1054 to confirm.
What kind of site is SSTAR's South End Services?
HRSA records SSTAR's South End Services as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SSTAR's South End Services?
HRSA reports 66 operating hours a week at SSTAR's South End Services. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 508-675-1054 for open days.
Where is SSTAR's South End Services?
SSTAR's South End Services is at 1010 S Main St, Fall River, MA, 02724-2855, Bristol County. The area measures 2,683 people per square mile. Bristol County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SSTAR's South End Services?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SSTAR's South End Services charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 508-675-1054 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. locations near SSTAR's South End Services?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTHFIRST FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC. sites to SSTAR's South End Services 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.