federally qualified health center site
Sullivan Health Center — Worcester, Massachusetts
About Sullivan Health Center
Sullivan Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Worcester, Worcester 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 1995; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Worcester County.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER INC runs 9 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 Sullivan Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Sullivan 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 no Medicare billing number here for FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER 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 Sullivan Health Center
Sullivan 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
Sullivan 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
Sullivan Health Center is at 140 Apricot St, Worcester, MA, 01603-1225, Worcester County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Worcester measures 4,937 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fhcw.org.
Call 508-757-5350 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 Sullivan Health Center
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER INC site is South High Health Center in Worcester, 0.2 miles away.
Goddard Health Center in Worcester is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HOUDA ABDELRAHMAN MD, listed under Provider, 3.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Worcester County carries 26 listings.
The full Massachusetts list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| South High Health Center | Same network · Worcester | 0.2 mi |
| Goddard Health Center | Same network · Worcester | 2 mi |
| Academy Health Center | Same network · Worcester | 2.4 mi |
| Worcester Health Care for the Homeless | Same network · Worcester | 2.6 mi |
| Doherty Memorial High School Health Center | Same network · Worcester | 2.7 mi |
| Family Health Center of Worcester, Inc. | Same network · Worcester | 2.7 mi |
| HOUDA ABDELRAHMAN MD | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| AHMAD AL MARADNI MD | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| ALEXANDRA ALBERT MD PhD | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| SHEILA PROVENCHER ABDALLAH MD | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| KEVIN ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| RONALD N ADLER M.D. | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| NAWAL AAMIR MD | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| ZAINAB ABBAS | Provider · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| MARLENA JOSEPHINE AGUIRRE RD, LDN | Nutritionist · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
| IMAN AL-BADER RD | Nutritionist · Worcester | 3.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sullivan Health Center
Does Sullivan Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Sullivan Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 508-757-5350 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sullivan Health Center?
HRSA records Sullivan Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 1995. FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER INC operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sullivan Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Sullivan Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 508-757-5350 for open days.
Where is Sullivan Health Center?
Sullivan Health Center is at 140 Apricot St, Worcester, MA, 01603-1225, Worcester County. The area measures 4,937 people per square mile. Worcester County holds 26 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sullivan Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sullivan Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 508-757-5350 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER INC locations near Sullivan Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTER OF WORCESTER INC sites to Sullivan 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.