federally qualified health center site
Health Center at Gunhill — Bronx, New York
About Health Center at Gunhill
Health Center at Gunhill 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 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION runs 29 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 Health Center at Gunhill
Part B pays for the visit at Health Center at Gunhill 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 571108 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 Health Center at Gunhill
Health Center at Gunhill 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
Health Center at Gunhill 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
Health Center at Gunhill is at 1012 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY, 10469-3720, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-918-8876 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 Health Center at Gunhill
The nearest NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION site is Tremont Community Health Center of Excellence in Bronx, 2.9 miles away.
La Clinica de Las Americas (Dyckman Health Center) in New York is the next one out, 3.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Albert Tuitt Educational Campus, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tremont Community Health Center of Excellence | Same network · Bronx | 2.9 mi |
| La Clinica de Las Americas (Dyckman Health Center) | Same network · New York | 3.6 mi |
| Morrisania D&TC | Same network · Bronx | 4.2 mi |
| Segundo Ruiz Belvis Diagnostic and Treatment Center | Same network · Bronx | 5.4 mi |
| St Nicholas Houses Child Health Clinic | Same network · New York | 6.5 mi |
| Sydenham Health Center | Same network · New York | 6.9 mi |
| Albert Tuitt Educational Campus | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.9 mi |
| Comprehensive Family Care Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.1 mi |
| MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 2.2 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.2 mi |
| Care Found Here: Blondell Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.3 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.4 mi |
| Sun River Health Westchester Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.5 mi |
| Marble Hill Family Practice | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.5 mi |
| WILLIAMS ELEM SCHOOL-SCH BASED | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 2.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Health Center at Gunhill
Does Health Center at Gunhill accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571108 for Health Center at Gunhill, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-918-8876 to confirm.
What kind of site is Health Center at Gunhill?
HRSA records Health Center at Gunhill as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION operates it alongside 29 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Health Center at Gunhill?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Health Center at Gunhill. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-918-8876 for open days.
Where is Health Center at Gunhill?
Health Center at Gunhill is at 1012 E Gun Hill Rd, Bronx, NY, 10469-3720, 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 Health Center at Gunhill?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Health Center at Gunhill charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-918-8876 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION locations near Health Center at Gunhill?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEW YORK CITY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS CORPORATION sites to Health Center at Gunhill 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.