FQHC Look-Alike site
The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center — Youngstown, Ohio
About The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center
The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Youngstown, Mahoning County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 44 operating hours a week, below the 48-hour median for health center sites in Mahoning County.
MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE runs 3 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center
Part B pays for the visit at The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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 MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE; 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center
The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center 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
The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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
The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is at 550 W Chalmers Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44511-1576, Mahoning County.
Youngstown measures 1,893 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at meridianhealthcare.net.
Call 330-797-0070 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 The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center
The nearest MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE site is Meridian HealthCare - Meridian Road Campus in Youngstown, 2.8 miles away.
Meridian HealthCare - Boardman Campus in Youngstown is the next one out, 6.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Valley Health Services - Liberty, listed under Community Care Access, 1.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Mahoning County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian HealthCare - Meridian Road Campus | Same network · Youngstown | 2.8 mi |
| Meridian HealthCare - Boardman Campus | Same network · Youngstown | 6.2 mi |
| Meridian HealthCare - Warren Office | Same network · Warren | 12.9 mi |
| Valley Health Services - Liberty | Community Care Access · Mahoning | 1.6 mi |
| Youngstown Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Youngstown | 2.2 mi |
| RISE Recovery | Community Care Access · Youngstown | 3.8 mi |
| 3999 Belmont | Community Care Access · Youngstown | 4.7 mi |
| Lloyd McCoy Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Warren | 11.5 mi |
| Kids 1st Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Warren | 12.3 mi |
| East Market Street Warren | Community Care Access · Warren | 12.6 mi |
| Mobile Health Van | Community Care Access · Warren | 12.9 mi |
| Valley Health Services - Warren | Community Care Access · Warren | 12.9 mi |
| WARREN WEST COMMUNITY HEALTH CTR | Community Care Access · Warren | 12.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center
Does The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 330-797-0070 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?
HRSA records The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 330-797-0070 for open days.
Where is The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?
The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center is at 550 W Chalmers Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44511-1576, Mahoning County. The area measures 1,893 people per square mile. Mahoning County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 330-797-0070 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE locations near The Judge Joseph Donofrio Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE sites to The Judge Joseph Donofrio 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 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.