federally qualified health center site
IS 217 — Bronx, New York
About IS 217
IS 217 is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 40.5 operating hours a week, in line with the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. runs 19 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 IS 217
Part B pays for the visit at IS 217 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 BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, 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 IS 217
IS 217 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
IS 217 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
IS 217 is at 977 Fox St, Bronx, NY, 10459-3320, Bronx County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40.5 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-860-4340 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 IS 217
The nearest BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. site is Morris High School Campus in Bronx, 0.7 miles away.
South Bronx Campus in Bronx is the next one out, 0.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Bronx 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morris High School Campus | Same network · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| South Bronx Campus | Same network · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 1 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Same network · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| Comprehensive Health Care Center | Same network · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| West Farms Family Practice | Same network · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
| South Bronx Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| Archcare - St. Vincent de Paul Residence | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Bella Vista Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| PS 333/PS 335 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| Bronx Health Collective @ 890 Prospect Ave | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| M.S. 424 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| P.S. 48 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Fannie Lou Hamer M.S./P.S. 66 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| PLAZA DEL CASTILLO HLTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IS 217
Does IS 217 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IS 217, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-860-4340 to confirm.
What kind of site is IS 217?
HRSA records IS 217 as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IS 217?
HRSA reports 40.5 operating hours a week at IS 217. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-860-4340 for open days.
Where is IS 217?
IS 217 is at 977 Fox St, Bronx, NY, 10459-3320, 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 IS 217?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IS 217 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-860-4340 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. locations near IS 217?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest BRONX COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK, INC. sites to IS 217 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.