federally qualified health center site
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam — Amsterdam, New York
About Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam is a federally qualified health center site in Amsterdam, Montgomery County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2014; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Montgomery County.
SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 4 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 Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam
Part B pays for the visit at Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam 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 571084 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1174947469.
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 Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam 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
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam 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
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam is at 67 Division St, Amsterdam, NY, 12010-4099, Montgomery County.
Amsterdam measures 963 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 518-370-1441 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 Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam
The nearest SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is Hometown Health Centers at Mont Pleasant Middle School in Schenectady, 16.4 miles away.
Hometown Health Centers in Schenectady is the next one out, 16.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is WYH Administration Building, listed under Community Care Access, 23.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hometown Health Centers at Mont Pleasant Middle School | Same network · Schenectady | 16.4 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers | Same network · Schenectady | 16.6 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers Dental at State Street | Same network · Schenectady | 16.7 mi |
| Hometown Health Centers at Schenectady High School | Same network · Schenectady | 16.8 mi |
| WYH Administration Building | Community Care Access · Albany | 23.8 mi |
| Swinburne Health Center | Community Care Access · Albany | 28.2 mi |
| Albany High School | Community Care Access · Albany | 28.2 mi |
| 500 Central WYH Services | Community Care Access · Albany | 28.3 mi |
| Watervliet Junior-Senior High School | Community Care Access · Watervliet | 28.3 mi |
| PHILLP SCHUYLER ACHIEVEMENT | Community Care Access · Albany | 28.4 mi |
| North Troy | Community Care Access · Troy | 28.6 mi |
| Watervliet Health Center | Community Care Access · Watervliet | 29 mi |
| SHERIDAN PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Community Care Access · Albany | 29.1 mi |
| Whitney Young Health Dental Services | Community Care Access · Albany | 29.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam
Does Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571084 for Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 518-370-1441 to confirm.
What kind of site is Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam?
HRSA records Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2014. SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 518-370-1441 for open days.
Where is Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam?
Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam is at 67 Division St, Amsterdam, NY, 12010-4099, Montgomery County. The area measures 963 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 518-370-1441 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SCHENECTADY FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to Hometown Health Centers at Amsterdam 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.