federally qualified health center site
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA — Cary, North Carolina
About CARY at DORCAS PLAZA
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA is a federally qualified health center site in Cary, Wake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 21 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Wake County.
ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC runs 13 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 CARY at DORCAS PLAZA
Part B pays for the visit at CARY at DORCAS PLAZA 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 341053 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1275085144.
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 CARY at DORCAS PLAZA
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA 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
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA is at 173 High House Road, Cary, NC, 27511-6715, Wake County.
Cary measures 2,922 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 21 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at advancechc.org.
Call 919-833-3111 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 CARY at DORCAS PLAZA
The nearest ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC site is Advance Community Health - Mobile Services in Cary, at the same registered coordinates.
APEX in Apex is the next one out, 4.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, listed under Community Care Access, 5.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wake County carries 17 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Community Health - Mobile Services | Same network · Cary | <0.1 mi |
| APEX | Same network · Apex | 4.9 mi |
| Advance CarePlex - Holly Springs | Same network · Apex | 7.9 mi |
| Horizon at Oak City Cares | Same network · Raleigh | 9 mi |
| Starlight Pediatrics | Same network · Holly Springs | 9 mi |
| St. Augustine University CarePlex | Same network · Raleigh | 9.9 mi |
| NC DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | Community Care Access · Raleigh | 5.3 mi |
| NeighborHealth Center Corporate Office | Community Care Access · Raleigh | 5.7 mi |
| NeighborHealth Center Susanne Berger Clinic | Community Care Access · Raleigh | 5.7 mi |
| OLUYEMISI ABDULSALAM MD | Provider · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| A PLUS FAMILY CARE CENTER, INC | Provider · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| A PLUS FAMILY CARE, PLLC | Provider · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| MARIAM ABBOUD MD | Provider · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| SURAFEAL GHEDAMU ABRAHA MD | Provider · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| ASHLEY KRISTEN ACORNLEY RD, LDN | Nutritionist · Wake | 9.3 mi |
| HALLEE ACQUANITA MS, RD, LD, CDCES | Nutritionist · Wake | 9.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CARY at DORCAS PLAZA
Does CARY at DORCAS PLAZA accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 341053 for CARY at DORCAS PLAZA, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 919-833-3111 to confirm.
What kind of site is CARY at DORCAS PLAZA?
HRSA records CARY at DORCAS PLAZA as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CARY at DORCAS PLAZA?
HRSA reports 21 operating hours a week at CARY at DORCAS PLAZA. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 919-833-3111 for open days.
Where is CARY at DORCAS PLAZA?
CARY at DORCAS PLAZA is at 173 High House Road, Cary, NC, 27511-6715, Wake County. The area measures 2,922 people per square mile. Wake County holds 17 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CARY at DORCAS PLAZA?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CARY at DORCAS PLAZA charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 919-833-3111 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC locations near CARY at DORCAS PLAZA?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ADVANCE COMMUNITY HEALTH INC sites to CARY at DORCAS PLAZA 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 North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.