federally qualified health center site
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men — New York, New York
About Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men is a federally qualified health center site in New York, New York County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 42 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York 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 Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men
Part B pays for the visit at Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men 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 Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men 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
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men 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
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men is at One Keener Building, New York, NY, 10035-6002, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lmcmc.com.
Call 212-369-7890 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 Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is P. S. 38 in New York, 0.7 miles away.
PS 171 - Patrick Henry Preparatory School in New York is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Wards Island Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| P. S. 38 | Same network · New York | 0.7 mi |
| PS 171 - Patrick Henry Preparatory School | Same network · New York | 1.1 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 1.5 mi |
| Long Island City High School | Same network · Astoria | 1.6 mi |
| Casa Rita (Women in Need) | Same network · Bronx | 2 mi |
| PS 25 - The Bilingual School | Same network · Bronx | 2.1 mi |
| Wards Island Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.3 mi |
| SETTLEMENT HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · New York | 0.7 mi |
| PUBLIC SCHOOL#155-SBHC | Community Care Access · New York | 0.7 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Mobile Health Services | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1 mi |
| Family Health Center of Harlem | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| HELEN B. ATKINSON CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 1.3 mi |
| MHHC at St Ann's | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men
Does Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 212-369-7890 to confirm.
What kind of site is Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men?
HRSA records Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men 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 Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 212-369-7890 for open days.
Where is Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men?
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men is at One Keener Building, New York, NY, 10035-6002, New York County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. New York County holds 99 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-369-7890 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men 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.