federally qualified health center site
HELP MORRIS — Bronx, New York
About HELP MORRIS
HELP MORRIS 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 2004; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE runs 6 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 HELP MORRIS
Part B pays for the visit at HELP MORRIS 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 571177 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1932512605.
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 HELP MORRIS
HELP MORRIS 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
HELP MORRIS 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
HELP MORRIS is at 285 E 171st St, Bronx, NY, 10457-8941, 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 718-872-9480 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 HELP MORRIS
The nearest FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE site is Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing in Bronx, 1.5 miles away.
QUEENSBRIDGE CLINIC in Long Island City is the next one out, 6.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BronxCare Neurology, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Same network · Bronx | 1.5 mi |
| QUEENSBRIDGE CLINIC | Same network · Long Island City | 6.1 mi |
| The Floating Hospital | Same network · Long Island City | 6.1 mi |
| TFH Admin | Same network · New York | 6.2 mi |
| AUBURN ASSESSMENT CENTER | Same network · Brooklyn | 10.6 mi |
| LEGACY | Same network · Brooklyn | 12.7 mi |
| BronxCare Neurology | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| BronxCare Pediatric Specialty Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Morrisania D&TC | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| PS 90 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| CIS 303: Leadership & Community Service Academy/232 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #2 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| MOUNT HOPE FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Morris High School Campus | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HELP MORRIS
Does HELP MORRIS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571177 for HELP MORRIS, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-872-9480 to confirm.
What kind of site is HELP MORRIS?
HRSA records HELP MORRIS as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2004. FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HELP MORRIS?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at HELP MORRIS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-872-9480 for open days.
Where is HELP MORRIS?
HELP MORRIS is at 285 E 171st St, Bronx, NY, 10457-8941, 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 HELP MORRIS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HELP MORRIS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-872-9480 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE locations near HELP MORRIS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE sites to HELP MORRIS 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.