federally qualified health center site

Community Health Center of Niagara — Niagara Falls, New York

About Community Health Center of Niagara

Community Health Center of Niagara is a federally qualified health center site in Niagara Falls, Niagara County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Niagara County.

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC runs 5 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 Community Health Center of Niagara

Part B pays for the visit at Community Health Center of Niagara 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 331011 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 Community Health Center of Niagara

Community Health Center of Niagara 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

Community Health Center of Niagara 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

Community Health Center of Niagara is at 2715 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, 14305-2466, Niagara County.

Niagara Falls measures 3,452 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

Call 716-986-9199 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 Community Health Center of Niagara

The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC site is New CHCB Mobile Van in North Tonawanda, 9.4 miles away.

CHCB Benwood in Buffalo is the next one out, 16 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Neighborhood Health Center Mobile, listed under Community Care Access, 13.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Niagara County carries 3 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near Community Health Center of Niagara
ResourceTypeDistance
New CHCB Mobile VanSame network · North Tonawanda9.4 mi
CHCB BenwoodSame network · Buffalo16 mi
CHCB-BFNCSame network · Buffalo18.2 mi
Community Health Center of CheektowagaSame network · Cheektowaga18.4 mi
CHC LockportSame network · Lockport18.5 mi
Neighborhood Health Center MobileCommunity Care Access · Buffalo13.9 mi
Neighborhood Health Center NorthwestCommunity Care Access · Buffalo13.9 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave.Community Care Access · Buffalo14.2 mi
Evergreen Health - Hertel Ave. PharmacyCommunity Care Access · Buffalo14.2 mi
Neighborhood Health Center RiverwayCommunity Care Access · Buffalo14.9 mi
Jericho Road Community Health Center BreckenridgeCommunity Care Access · Buffalo15.6 mi
Jericho Road CHC (Barton)Community Care Access · Buffalo15.6 mi
Neighborhood Health Center BridgeviewCommunity Care Access · Buffalo15.8 mi
Advancement OfficeCommunity Care Access · Buffalo15.8 mi
Hope Refugee Drop-In CenterCommunity Care Access · Buffalo15.8 mi

Common questions

Questions about Community Health Center of Niagara

Does Community Health Center of Niagara accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331011 for Community Health Center of Niagara, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 716-986-9199 to confirm.

What kind of site is Community Health Center of Niagara?

HRSA records Community Health Center of Niagara as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Community Health Center of Niagara?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Community Health Center of Niagara. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 716-986-9199 for open days.

Where is Community Health Center of Niagara?

Community Health Center of Niagara is at 2715 Highland Ave, Niagara Falls, NY, 14305-2466, Niagara County. The area measures 3,452 people per square mile. Niagara County holds 3 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Community Health Center of Niagara?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Community Health Center of Niagara charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 716-986-9199 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC locations near Community Health Center of Niagara?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC sites to Community Health Center of Niagara 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.