federally qualified health center site
FHS - Water Street — Sandusky, Ohio
About FHS - Water Street
FHS - Water Street is a federally qualified health center site in Sandusky, Erie County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 14-hour median for health center sites in Erie County.
FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY runs 17 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 FHS - Water Street
Part B pays for the visit at FHS - Water Street 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 361142 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1265959597.
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 FHS - Water Street
FHS - Water Street is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Ohio expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,535,073 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-686-1578; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
FHS - Water Street 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
FHS - Water Street is at 620 E Water St, Ste A, Sandusky, OH, 44870-2994, Erie County.
Sandusky measures 2,569 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
Call 419-502-2800 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 FHS - Water Street
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY site is Family Health Services - Medical Center in Sandusky, 0.4 miles away.
Family Health Services Medical Center in Sandusky is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ECCHC @ OVH, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Erie County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Health Services - Medical Center | Same network · Sandusky | 0.4 mi |
| Family Health Services Medical Center | Same network · Sandusky | 0.4 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky RCAAS | Same network · Sandusky | 0.5 mi |
| FHS @ Sandusky Primary School | Same network · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Services of Erie County | Same network · Sandusky | 1.6 mi |
| FHS Behavioral Health - Hayes Avenue | Same network · Sandusky | 1.6 mi |
| ECCHC @ OVH | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 0.9 mi |
| Erie County Job & Family Services | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 1.7 mi |
| Erie County Health Department | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 2.2 mi |
| Erie County Community Health Center Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 2.2 mi |
| ECCHC @ Sandusky Career Center | Community Care Access · Sandusky | 3.5 mi |
| Margaretta SBHC | Community Care Access · Castalia | 6.8 mi |
| KI Addison Road | Community Care Access · Kelleys Island | 9.2 mi |
| EHOVE Health Center | Community Care Access · Milan | 9.5 mi |
| Port Clinton Health Center | Community Care Access · Port Clinton | 11.2 mi |
| Norwalk Health Center | Community Care Access · Norwalk | 16.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FHS - Water Street
Does FHS - Water Street accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 361142 for FHS - Water Street, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 419-502-2800 to confirm.
What kind of site is FHS - Water Street?
HRSA records FHS - Water Street as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FHS - Water Street?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at FHS - Water Street. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 419-502-2800 for open days.
Where is FHS - Water Street?
FHS - Water Street is at 620 E Water St, Ste A, Sandusky, OH, 44870-2994, Erie County. The area measures 2,569 people per square mile. Erie County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FHS - Water Street?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FHS - Water Street charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 419-502-2800 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY locations near FHS - Water Street?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES OF ERIE COUNTY sites to FHS - Water Street 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 Ohio?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) reads Ohio formularies free at 1-800-686-1578.