federally qualified health center site
Health Opportunities HS — Bronx, New York
About Health Opportunities HS
Health Opportunities HS is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx 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 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC runs 33 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 Opportunities HS
Part B pays for the visit at Health Opportunities HS 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 MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER 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 Health Opportunities HS
Health Opportunities HS 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 Opportunities HS 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 Opportunities HS is at 350 Gerard Ave, Bronx, NY, 10451-5432, 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, listed as full-time.
Call 718-401-1826 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 Opportunities HS
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is International Community HS in Bronx, 0.8 miles away.
PS/MS 29 in Bronx is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| International Community HS | Same network · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| PS/MS 29 | Same network · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| MHHC at Melrose | Same network · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| JHS 162 - Lola Rodriguez de Tio (x162 Campus) | Same network · Bronx | 1 mi |
| MHHC at St Ann's | Same network · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Mott Hall Campus | Same network · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| The Nest Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.7 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| Ryan Health | Frederick Douglass | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| Mobile Health Services | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Health Opportunities HS
Does Health Opportunities HS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Health Opportunities HS, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-401-1826 to confirm.
What kind of site is Health Opportunities HS?
HRSA records Health Opportunities HS as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2013. MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Health Opportunities HS?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Health Opportunities HS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-401-1826 for open days.
Where is Health Opportunities HS?
Health Opportunities HS is at 350 Gerard Ave, Bronx, NY, 10451-5432, 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 Opportunities HS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Health Opportunities HS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-401-1826 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near Health Opportunities HS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to Health Opportunities HS 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.