federally qualified health center site
WRHS Westerly Site — Westerly, Rhode Island
About WRHS Westerly Site
WRHS Westerly Site is a federally qualified health center site in Westerly, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 41.5-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC 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 WRHS Westerly Site
Part B pays for the visit at WRHS Westerly Site 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 411830 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1417947383.
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 WRHS Westerly Site
WRHS Westerly Site 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
WRHS Westerly Site 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
WRHS Westerly Site is at 17 Wells St, Ste 202, Westerly, RI, 02891-2923, Washington County.
Westerly measures 397 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 401-387-9648 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 WRHS Westerly Site
The nearest WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is 11 Wells Street, Suite 6 in Westerly, at the same registered coordinates.
WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Hope Valley is the next one out, 9.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PETER C SHORTER MD, listed under Telehealth, 10.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washington County carries 7 listings.
The full Rhode Island list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Wells Street, Suite 6 | Same network · Westerly | <0.1 mi |
| WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Hope Valley | 9.9 mi |
| Block Island Medical Center/Wood River Health Dental | Same network · Block Island | 19.5 mi |
| PETER C SHORTER MD | Telehealth · Charlestown | 10.4 mi |
| SALVATORE R ABBRUZZESE JR. DO | Telehealth · Charlestown | 10.4 mi |
| Thundermist South County | Community Care Access · Wakefield | 18 mi |
| Thundermist Health Center of South County - Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Narragansett | 18.6 mi |
| Northwest Community Health Care d/b/a WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care | Community Care Access · North Kingstown | 25.9 mi |
| JOSEPH ALLAIRE NP | Telehealth · Newport | 27.5 mi |
| FAMILY HEALTH SVCS OF COVENTRY | Community Care Access · Coventry | 27.5 mi |
| Dental Mobile Van | Community Care Access · Newport | 28.1 mi |
| East Bay Recovery Center | Community Care Access · Newport | 28.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about WRHS Westerly Site
Does WRHS Westerly Site accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 411830 for WRHS Westerly Site, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 401-387-9648 to confirm.
What kind of site is WRHS Westerly Site?
HRSA records WRHS Westerly Site as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at WRHS Westerly Site?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at WRHS Westerly Site. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 401-387-9648 for open days.
Where is WRHS Westerly Site?
WRHS Westerly Site is at 17 Wells St, Ste 202, Westerly, RI, 02891-2923, Washington County. The area measures 397 people per square mile. Washington County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at WRHS Westerly Site?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WRHS Westerly Site charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 401-387-9648 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near WRHS Westerly Site?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WOOD RIVER HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to WRHS Westerly Site 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.