federally qualified health center site

CHC Lockport — Lockport, New York

About CHC Lockport

CHC Lockport is a federally qualified health center site in Lockport, Niagara County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Niagara County.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC runs 5 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 CHC Lockport

Part B pays for the visit at CHC Lockport 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1790787919.

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 CHC Lockport

CHC Lockport is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.

Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

CHC Lockport 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

CHC Lockport is at 100 Main St, Lockport, NY, 14094-2839, Niagara County.

Lockport measures 2,437 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at chcb.net.

Call 716-986-9199 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 CHC Lockport

The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC site is New CHCB Mobile Van in North Tonawanda, 13.1 miles away.

Community Health Center of Cheektowaga in Cheektowaga is the next one out, 16 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Oak Orchard Health at Medina, listed under Community Care Access, 14.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Niagara County carries 3 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near CHC Lockport
ResourceTypeDistance
New CHCB Mobile VanSame network · North Tonawanda13.1 mi
Community Health Center of CheektowagaSame network · Cheektowaga16 mi
CHCB BenwoodSame network · Buffalo17.4 mi
Community Health Center of NiagaraSame network · Niagara Falls18.5 mi
CHCB-BFNCSame network · Buffalo20.9 mi
Oak Orchard Health at MedinaCommunity Care Access · Medina14.9 mi
Evergreen Health - Bailey Ave.Community Care Access · Buffalo16.8 mi
Evergreen Health - Community Dr.Community Care Access · Cheektowaga17 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave.Community Care Access · Buffalo18.1 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave. PharmacyCommunity Care Access · Buffalo18.1 mi
Neighborhood Health Center MobileCommunity Care Access · Buffalo18.2 mi
Neighborhood Health Center NorthwestCommunity Care Access · Buffalo18.2 mi
Oak Orchard Community Health Center - PembrokeCommunity Care Access · Corfu18.2 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center-Doat StreetCommunity Care Access · Buffalo19.2 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center Vive ShelterCommunity Care Access · Buffalo19.8 mi

Common questions

Questions about CHC Lockport

Does CHC Lockport accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

CHC Lockport carries NPI 1790787919, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 716-986-9199 to confirm.

What kind of site is CHC Lockport?

HRSA records CHC Lockport as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at CHC Lockport?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CHC Lockport. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 716-986-9199 for open days.

Where is CHC Lockport?

CHC Lockport is at 100 Main St, Lockport, NY, 14094-2839, Niagara County. The area measures 2,437 people per square mile. Niagara County holds 3 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at CHC Lockport?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CHC Lockport charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 716-986-9199 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC locations near CHC Lockport?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC sites to CHC Lockport 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 New York?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.