federally qualified health center site
George Washington Carver PS 40 — Brooklyn, New York
About George Washington Carver PS 40
George Washington Carver PS 40 is a federally qualified health center site in Brooklyn, Kings County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings 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 George Washington Carver PS 40
Part B pays for the visit at George Washington Carver PS 40 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 George Washington Carver PS 40
George Washington Carver PS 40 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
George Washington Carver PS 40 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
George Washington Carver PS 40 is at 265 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-2205, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-574-2353 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 George Washington Carver PS 40
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is Boys and Girls High School in Brooklyn, 0.5 miles away.
P.S. 335/M.S. 898 in Brooklyn is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Betances Health Center at Bushwick, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls High School | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| P.S. 335/M.S. 898 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| PS 12/MS 484 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| PS 243 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.7 mi |
| Atlantic House Shelter | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| Magnolia House | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| Betances Health Center at Bushwick | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.6 mi |
| SHERLEY ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| CESAR ABUCHAIBE MD | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| DOMENICO ACCILI M.D. | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| 181ST STREET MEDICAL P.C. | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| 525 MEDICAL GROUP OF NEW JERSEY PC | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| 139 MEDICAL FACILITY P C | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| 14 STREET MEDICAL, PC | Provider · New York | 1 mi |
| 212 NUTRITION LLC | Nutritionist · New York | 1 mi |
| 212 NUTRITION PLLC | Nutritionist · New York | 1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about George Washington Carver PS 40
Does George Washington Carver PS 40 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for George Washington Carver PS 40, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-574-2353 to confirm.
What kind of site is George Washington Carver PS 40?
HRSA records George Washington Carver PS 40 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2021. 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 George Washington Carver PS 40?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at George Washington Carver PS 40. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-574-2353 for open days.
Where is George Washington Carver PS 40?
George Washington Carver PS 40 is at 265 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-2205, Kings County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Kings County holds 161 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at George Washington Carver PS 40?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what George Washington Carver PS 40 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-574-2353 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near George Washington Carver PS 40?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to George Washington Carver PS 40 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.