federally qualified health center site
Watertown High School — Watertown, New York
About Watertown High School
Watertown High School is a federally qualified health center site in Watertown, Jefferson 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 2012; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson County.
NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL 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 Watertown High School
Part B pays for the visit at Watertown High School 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 COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL; 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 Watertown High School
Watertown High School 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
Watertown High School 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
Watertown High School is at 1335 Washington St, Watertown, NY, 13601-4591, Jefferson County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Watertown measures 333 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nocofamilyhealth.org.
Call 315-785-3703 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 Watertown High School
The nearest NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL site is Wiley School in Watertown, 0.2 miles away.
North Country Family Health Center, Inc. in Watertown is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Case Junior High School, listed under Community Care Access, 5.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wiley School | Same network · Watertown | 0.2 mi |
| North Country Family Health Center, Inc. | Same network · Watertown | 1.3 mi |
| North Elementary School | Same network · Watertown | 2.1 mi |
| JCC Health & Wellness Center | Same network · Watertown | 2.6 mi |
| North Country Family Health Center - Evans Mills | Same network · Evans Mills | 7.9 mi |
| Maynard Wilson Elementary School | Same network · Adams Center | 8.2 mi |
| Case Junior High School | Community Care Access · Jefferson | 5.8 mi |
| HEALTH CENTER @ SANDY CREEK SCH | Community Care Access · Sandy Creek | 23 mi |
| NORTHERN OSWEGO COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · Pulaski | 28.7 mi |
| LURA M. SHARP ELEMENTARY SBHC | Community Care Access · Pulaski | 28.9 mi |
| HLTH CTR AT PULASKI JR/SR. HIGH | Community Care Access · Pulaski | 29.9 mi |
| Community Health Center of the North Country | Community Care Access · Gouverneur | 34.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Watertown High School
Does Watertown High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Watertown High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 315-785-3703 to confirm.
What kind of site is Watertown High School?
HRSA records Watertown High School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2012. NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Watertown High School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Watertown High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 315-785-3703 for open days.
Where is Watertown High School?
Watertown High School is at 1335 Washington St, Watertown, NY, 13601-4591, Jefferson County. The area measures 333 people per square mile. Jefferson County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Watertown High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Watertown High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 315-785-3703 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL locations near Watertown High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH COUNTRY FAMILY HEAL sites to Watertown High School 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.