federally qualified health center site
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) — North Providence, Rhode Island
About Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) is a federally qualified health center site in North Providence, Providence County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Providence County.
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY runs 2 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 Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)
Part B pays for the visit at Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) 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 TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1144093691.
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 Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Rhode Island expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 243,173 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Rhode Island Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-884-8721; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) 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
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) is at 1637 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI, 02904-4042, Providence County.
North Providence measures 9,738 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tricountyri.org.
Call 401-519-1940 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 Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)
The nearest TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY site is Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence in North Providence, 1.9 miles away.
Tri-County Community Health Center in Johnston is the next one out, 3.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Capitol Hill Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Providence County carries 43 listings.
The full Rhode Island list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence | Same network · North Providence | 1.9 mi |
| Tri-County Community Health Center | Same network · Johnston | 3.5 mi |
| Capitol Hill Health Center | Community Care Access · Providence | 2.5 mi |
| BVCHC Main Street Satellite | Community Care Access · Pawtucket | 2.7 mi |
| Central Falls SBHC | Community Care Access · Central Falls | 2.8 mi |
| 1 Randall Square Suite 202 | Community Care Access · Providence | 2.8 mi |
| Randall Sq Specialty Clinic Suite 308 | Community Care Access · Providence | 2.9 mi |
| Randall Square Health Center Suite 205 | Community Care Access · Providence | 2.9 mi |
| COREY POTTER | Telehealth · Providence | 3.4 mi |
| BHUMI UPADHYAY | Telehealth · Providence | 3.4 mi |
| MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN PA | Telehealth · Providence | 3.4 mi |
| LINDSEY MONTI PA | Telehealth · Providence | 3.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)
Does Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) carries NPI 1144093691, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 401-519-1940 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)?
HRSA records Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 401-519-1940 for open days.
Where is Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)?
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) is at 1637 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI, 02904-4042, Providence County. The area measures 9,738 people per square mile. Providence County holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 401-519-1940 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY locations near Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY sites to Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) 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 Rhode Island?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Rhode Island Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Rhode Island formularies free at 1-888-884-8721.