federally qualified health center site
Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence — North Providence, Rhode Island
About Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence
Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence 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 2014; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above 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 Community Health Center of North Providence
Part B pays for the visit at Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence 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 411847 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1912328600.
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 Community Health Center of North Providence
Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence 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 Community Health Center of North Providence 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 Community Health Center of North Providence is at 33 Maple St, North Providence, RI, 02911-2415, Providence County.
North Providence measures 6,761 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
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 Community Health Center of North Providence
The nearest TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY site is Tri-County Community Health Center in Johnston, 1.8 miles away.
Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) in North Providence is the next one out, 1.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Atwood Street Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 2.9 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 | Same network · Johnston | 1.8 mi |
| Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's) | Same network · North Providence | 1.9 mi |
| Atwood Street Health Center | Community Care Access · Providence | 2.9 mi |
| Capitol Hill Health Center | Community Care Access · Providence | 3.1 mi |
| COREY POTTER | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| BHUMI UPADHYAY | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| MICHAEL MCLAUGHLIN PA | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| LINDSEY MONTI PA | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| LISA S BAILEY | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| DARIAN KOPP NP | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| JOANNE KYRRA HOWDEN-RICH NP | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
| SUSAN SAMUELS NP | Telehealth · Providence | 3.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence
Does Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 411847 for Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 401-519-1940 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence?
HRSA records Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. 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 Community Health Center of North Providence?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 401-519-1940 for open days.
Where is Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence?
Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence is at 33 Maple St, North Providence, RI, 02911-2415, Providence County. The area measures 6,761 people per square mile. Providence County holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence 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 Community Health Center of North Providence?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY sites to Tri-County Community Health Center of North Providence 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.