federally qualified health center site
International Community HS — Bronx, New York
About International Community HS
International Community 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 2014; 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 International Community HS
Part B pays for the visit at International Community 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 International Community HS
International Community 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
International Community 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
International Community HS is at 345 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY, 10454-2112, 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 718-483-1270 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 International Community HS
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is MHHC at St Ann's in Bronx, 0.3 miles away.
JHS 162 - Lola Rodriguez de Tio (x162 Campus) in Bronx is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PS 179/369 School Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MHHC at St Ann's | Same network · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| JHS 162 - Lola Rodriguez de Tio (x162 Campus) | Same network · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Health Opportunities HS | Same network · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| MHHC at Melrose | Same network · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| PS/MS 29 | Same network · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Banana Kelly HS | Same network · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Ramon Velez Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| Boricua Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Bronx Health Collective @ 890 Prospect Ave | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| PS 333/PS 335 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about International Community HS
Does International Community HS accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for International Community HS, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-483-1270 to confirm.
What kind of site is International Community HS?
HRSA records International Community HS as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. 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 International Community HS?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at International Community HS. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-483-1270 for open days.
Where is International Community HS?
International Community HS is at 345 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY, 10454-2112, 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 International Community HS?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what International Community HS charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-483-1270 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near International Community HS?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to International Community 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.