FQHC Look-Alike site
Washington West — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
About Washington West
Washington West is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 56 operating hours a week, above the 42-hour median for health center sites in Philadelphia County.
MAZZONI CENTER runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Washington West
Part B pays for the visit at Washington West 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 MAZZONI CENTER; 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 Washington West
Washington West is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Pennsylvania expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,949,865 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
PA MEDI - Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight answers formulary questions free at 1-800-783-7067; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Washington West 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
Washington West is at 1201 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107-5409, Philadelphia County.
Philadelphia measures 11,683 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 56 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mazzonicenter.org.
Call 215-985-9206 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 Washington West
The nearest MAZZONI CENTER site is Bainbridge in Philadelphia, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Philadelphia FIGHT Jonathan Lax Treatment Center, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Philadelphia County carries 79 listings.
The full Pennsylvania list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge | Same network · Philadelphia | 0.4 mi |
| Philadelphia FIGHT Jonathan Lax Treatment Center | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | <0.1 mi |
| Diana Baldwin Clinic | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.2 mi |
| Broad Street Ministry | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.2 mi |
| FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine YHEP Clinic | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.2 mi |
| Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.2 mi |
| John Bell Clinic | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.2 mi |
| Public Health Management Corporation | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.4 mi |
| Hub of Hope | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.5 mi |
| PHMC Care Clinic | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.8 mi |
| SOUTHEAST HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Philadelphia | 0.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Washington West
Does Washington West accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Washington West, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 215-985-9206 to confirm.
What kind of site is Washington West?
HRSA records Washington West as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. MAZZONI CENTER operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Washington West?
HRSA reports 56 operating hours a week at Washington West. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 215-985-9206 for open days.
Where is Washington West?
Washington West is at 1201 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA, 19107-5409, Philadelphia County. The area measures 11,683 people per square mile. Philadelphia County holds 79 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Washington West?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Washington West charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 215-985-9206 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MAZZONI CENTER locations near Washington West?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MAZZONI CENTER sites to Washington West 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 Pennsylvania?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. PA MEDI - Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight reads Pennsylvania formularies free at 1-800-783-7067.