federally qualified health center site

Fire House Health Center — Jamaica, New York

About Fire House Health Center

Fire House Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Jamaica, Queens County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Queens County.

DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC 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 Fire House Health Center

Part B pays for the visit at Fire House Health Center 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 331065 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 Fire House Health Center

Fire House Health Center 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

Fire House Health Center 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

Fire House Health Center is at 89-56 162nd St, Jamaica, NY, 11432, Queens County.

Jamaica measures 21,360 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

Call 347-505-7000 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 Fire House Health Center

The nearest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC site is Damian Family Care Center in Jamaica, 0.9 miles away.

Richmond Hill Health Center in Richmond Hill is the next one out, 1.2 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Jamaica Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Queens County carries 44 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near Fire House Health Center
ResourceTypeDistance
Damian Family Care CenterSame network · Jamaica0.9 mi
Richmond Hill Health CenterSame network · Richmond Hill1.2 mi
Myrtle Avenue Family Health CenterSame network · Richmond Hill1.8 mi
Ralph Avenue Health CenterSame network · Brooklyn7 mi
53rd Street Health CenterSame network · New York7.6 mi
Long Island City Health CenterSame network · Long Island City8.5 mi
Jamaica Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Jamaica0.1 mi
Queens Health Center SiteCommunity Care Access · Jamaica0.8 mi
Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Sutphin Blvd.Community Care Access · Jamaica1.4 mi
South Queens Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Jamaica1.4 mi
Sun River Health Richmond HillCommunity Care Access · Richmond Hill2.1 mi
Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc.Community Care Access · Flushing4.3 mi
East New York Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Brooklyn4.5 mi
Elmhurst Educational CampusCommunity Care Access · Elmhurst4.6 mi
Plaza del Sol Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Corona4.7 mi
PS 19 - The Marino Jantet SchoolCommunity Care Access · Corona4.7 mi

Common questions

Questions about Fire House Health Center

Does Fire House Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331065 for Fire House Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 347-505-7000 to confirm.

What kind of site is Fire House Health Center?

HRSA records Fire House Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Fire House Health Center?

HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Fire House Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 347-505-7000 for open days.

Where is Fire House Health Center?

Fire House Health Center is at 89-56 162nd St, Jamaica, NY, 11432, Queens County. The area measures 21,360 people per square mile. Queens County holds 44 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Fire House Health Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Fire House Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 347-505-7000 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC locations near Fire House Health Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC sites to Fire House Health Center 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.