federally qualified health center site
Wells River — Wells River, Vermont
About Wells River
Wells River is a federally qualified health center site in Wells River, Orange County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 24-hour median for health center sites in Orange County.
LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE runs 14 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 Wells River
Part B pays for the visit at Wells River 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 471826 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1861640161.
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 Wells River
Wells River 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
Wells River 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
Wells River is at 65 Main St N, Wells River, VT, 05081-9692, Orange County.
Wells River measures 207 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at littlerivers.org.
Call 802-757-2325 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 Wells River
The nearest LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE site is Blue Mountain Union School in Wells River, 1.8 miles away.
LRHC Mobile Services Trailer in Newbury is the next one out, 4.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DANVILLE HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 18.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Orange County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Mountain Union School | Same network · Wells River | 1.8 mi |
| LRHC Mobile Services Trailer | Same network · Newbury | 4.8 mi |
| LRHC Newbury | Same network · Newbury | 4.8 mi |
| Newbury Elementary School | Same network · Newbury | 5.1 mi |
| Oxbow High School | Same network · Bradford | 10.5 mi |
| EAST CORINTH | Same network · East Corinth | 10.6 mi |
| DANVILLE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Danville | 18.3 mi |
| Northern Express Care - St. Johnsbury | Community Care Access · St Johnsbury | 18.5 mi |
| Caledonia Central Supervisory Union Twinfield School | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 20.1 mi |
| NORTHERN COUNTIES HEALTH CARE, INC. | Community Care Access · Saint Johnsbury | 20.5 mi |
| St. Johnsbury Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Saint Johnsbury | 20.6 mi |
| CONCORD HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Concord | 20.6 mi |
| Vermont Dental Care Mobile | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 21.1 mi |
| THE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Plainfield | 21.1 mi |
| CABOT HEALTH SERVICES SBHC | Community Care Access · Cabot | 21.7 mi |
| Barre Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Barre | 22.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Wells River
Does Wells River accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 471826 for Wells River, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 802-757-2325 to confirm.
What kind of site is Wells River?
HRSA records Wells River as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Wells River?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Wells River. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 802-757-2325 for open days.
Where is Wells River?
Wells River is at 65 Main St N, Wells River, VT, 05081-9692, Orange County. The area measures 207 people per square mile. Orange County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Wells River?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Wells River charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 802-757-2325 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE locations near Wells River?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LITTLE RIVERS HEALTH CARE sites to Wells River 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.