federally qualified health center site
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER — Island Pond, Vermont
About ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Island Pond, Essex County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1977; it reports 46.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 46.5-hour median for health center sites in Essex County.
NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. runs 10 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 ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at ISLAND POND HEALTH 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 Medicare billing number 471804 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Vermont expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 165,155 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-642-5119; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
ISLAND POND HEALTH 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
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER is at 82 Maple St, Island Pond, VT, 05846, Essex County.
Island Pond measures 960 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 46.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nchcvt.org.
Call 802-723-4300 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 ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
The nearest NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. site is Island Pond Dental Center in Island Pond, at the same registered coordinates.
Orleans Dental Center in Orleans is the next one out, 15.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CABOT HEALTH SERVICES SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 35.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Essex County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Island Pond Dental Center | Same network · Island Pond | <0.1 mi |
| Orleans Dental Center | Same network · Orleans | 15.4 mi |
| Northern Express Care Newport | Same network · Newport | 17.9 mi |
| NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. | Same network · Saint Johnsbury | 26.3 mi |
| St. Johnsbury Community Health Center | Same network · Saint Johnsbury | 26.3 mi |
| CONCORD HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Concord | 26.8 mi |
| CABOT HEALTH SERVICES SBHC | Community Care Access · Cabot | 35.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER
Does ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 471804 for ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 802-723-4300 to confirm.
What kind of site is ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1977. NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 46.5 operating hours a week at ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 802-723-4300 for open days.
Where is ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER?
ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER is at 82 Maple St, Island Pond, VT, 05846, Essex County. The area measures 960 people per square mile. Essex County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-723-4300 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. locations near ISLAND POND HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. sites to ISLAND POND HEALTH 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 Vermont?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Vermont State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Vermont formularies free at 1-800-642-5119.