federally qualified health center site
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER — Hardwick, Vermont
About NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Hardwick, Caledonia County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2001; it reports 51 operating hours a week, above the 48-hour median for health center sites in Caledonia 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 NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL 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 no Medicare billing number here for NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC.; 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 NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL 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
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL 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
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER is at 151 N Main St, Hardwick, VT, 05843-7065, Caledonia County.
Hardwick measures 2,301 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 51 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nchcvt.org.
Call 802-472-2260 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 NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
The nearest NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. site is Hardwick Area Health Center in Hardwick, 0.3 miles away.
DANVILLE HEALTH CENTER in Danville is the next one out, 13 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CABOT HEALTH SERVICES SBHC, listed under Community Care Access, 7.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Caledonia County carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Area Health Center | Same network · Hardwick | 0.3 mi |
| DANVILLE HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Danville | 13 mi |
| NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. | Same network · Saint Johnsbury | 17.8 mi |
| St. Johnsbury Community Health Center | Same network · Saint Johnsbury | 17.8 mi |
| Northern Express Care - St. Johnsbury | Same network · St Johnsbury | 18.2 mi |
| Orleans Dental Center | Same network · Orleans | 22.5 mi |
| CABOT HEALTH SERVICES SBHC | Community Care Access · Cabot | 7.6 mi |
| Maplehill School | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 10.5 mi |
| Lamoille Health Family Dentistry Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Morrisville | 11.5 mi |
| Lamoille Health Family Medicine - Morrisville | Community Care Access · Morrisville | 11.5 mi |
| Lamoille Health Family Dentistry | Community Care Access · Morrisville | 12.1 mi |
| Calais Elementary School | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 13.6 mi |
| Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Twinfield School | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 14.4 mi |
| Vermont Dental Care Mobile | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 16.2 mi |
| THE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 16.2 mi |
| East Montpelier Elementary School | Community Care Access · E Montpelier | 16.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER
Does NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 802-472-2260 to confirm.
What kind of site is NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER?
HRSA records NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2001. 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 NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 51 operating hours a week at NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 802-472-2260 for open days.
Where is NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER?
NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER is at 151 N Main St, Hardwick, VT, 05843-7065, Caledonia County. The area measures 2,301 people per square mile. Caledonia County holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-472-2260 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. locations near NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. sites to NORTHERN COUNTIES DENTAL 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.