federally qualified health center site
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level — Fairfax, Virginia
About Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level is a federally qualified health center site in Fairfax, Fairfax County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 46.5-hour median for health center sites in Fairfax County.
NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH runs 18 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 Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level
Part B pays for the visit at Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level 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 491951 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 Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Virginia expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,687,718 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-552-3402; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level 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
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level is at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22031-4512, Fairfax County.
Fairfax measures 3,872 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at neighborhoodhealthva.org.
Call 703-535-5568 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 Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level
The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH site is Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center in Fairfax, at the same registered coordinates.
Neighborhood Health at Annandale Dental in Annandale is the next one out, 2.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RAMATOU KARGBO NP, listed under Telehealth, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Fairfax County carries 13 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center | Same network · Fairfax | <0.1 mi |
| Neighborhood Health at Annandale Dental | Same network · Annandale | 2.7 mi |
| Neighborhood Health Joseph Willard Dental | Same network · Fairfax | 3.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Health at Annandale Medical | Same network · Annandale | 4.1 mi |
| Neighborhood Health Mark Center Drive | Same network · Alexandria | 6.6 mi |
| Neighborhood Health Arlington Pediatric Center | Same network · Arlington | 7.6 mi |
| RAMATOU KARGBO NP | Telehealth · West Falls Church | 2.5 mi |
| AWATIF BAZZI | Telehealth · West Falls Church | 2.5 mi |
| JAMES S WEIMA NP | Telehealth · West Falls Church | 2.5 mi |
| POOJITHA BERAVOL MD | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| ANTHONY H TRAN MD | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| SHAUN P KAISER MD | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| TALAL KHAN MD | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| HANNAH ELIZABETH AUDIA-WEBB NP | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| CARLA GRANT NP | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
| CRAIG HEADLEY NP | Telehealth · McLean | 5.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level
Does Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 491951 for Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 703-535-5568 to confirm.
What kind of site is Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level?
HRSA records Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH operates it alongside 18 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 703-535-5568 for open days.
Where is Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level?
Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level is at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, Fairfax, VA, 22031-4512, Fairfax County. The area measures 3,872 people per square mile. Fairfax County holds 13 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 703-535-5568 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH locations near Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH sites to Neighborhood Health at Merrifield Center Lower Level 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 Virginia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP) reads Virginia formularies free at 1-800-552-3402.