federally qualified health center site
Casa Rita (Women in Need) — Bronx, New York
About Casa Rita (Women in Need)
Casa Rita (Women in Need) is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 12 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. runs 101 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 Casa Rita (Women in Need)
Part B pays for the visit at Casa Rita (Women in Need) 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 SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, 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 Casa Rita (Women in Need)
Casa Rita (Women in Need) is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New York expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 3,912,348 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-701-0501; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Casa Rita (Women in Need) 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
Casa Rita (Women in Need) is at 391 E 149th St, Bronx, NY, 10455-3907, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 12 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lmcmc.com.
Call 718-402-0066 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 Casa Rita (Women in Need)
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is PS 179/369 School Based Health Center in Bronx, 0.5 miles away.
PS 25 - The Bilingual School in Bronx is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| PS 25 - The Bilingual School | Same network · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| PS/MS 46 The Arthur Tappan School | Same network · New York | 1.4 mi |
| P.S. 28 School-Based Health Center | Same network · New York | 1.6 mi |
| PS 153 School Based Health Center | Same network · New York | 1.7 mi |
| PS 192 Jacob H. Schiff School and MS 209 Hamilton Grange Middle School | Same network · New York | 1.8 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| Morris Avenue Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| JHS 162 - Lola Rodriguez de Tio (x162 Campus) | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| International Community HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| MHHC at Melrose | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Health Opportunities HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Ramon Velez Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Boricua Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Casa Rita (Women in Need)
Does Casa Rita (Women in Need) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Casa Rita (Women in Need), so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-402-0066 to confirm.
What kind of site is Casa Rita (Women in Need)?
HRSA records Casa Rita (Women in Need) as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. operates it alongside 101 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Casa Rita (Women in Need)?
HRSA reports 12 operating hours a week at Casa Rita (Women in Need). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 718-402-0066 for open days.
Where is Casa Rita (Women in Need)?
Casa Rita (Women in Need) is at 391 E 149th St, Bronx, NY, 10455-3907, Bronx County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Bronx County holds 148 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Casa Rita (Women in Need)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Casa Rita (Women in Need) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-402-0066 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near Casa Rita (Women in Need)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to Casa Rita (Women in Need) 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 New York?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) reads New York formularies free at 1-800-701-0501.