federally qualified health center site
Jackson Avenue Family Residence — Bronx, New York
About Jackson Avenue Family Residence
Jackson Avenue Family Residence 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 1997; it reports 24 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
CARE FOR THE HOMELESS runs 17 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 Jackson Avenue Family Residence
Part B pays for the visit at Jackson Avenue Family Residence 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 331145 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Jackson Avenue Family Residence
Jackson Avenue Family Residence 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
Jackson Avenue Family Residence 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
Jackson Avenue Family Residence is at 691 E 138th St, Bronx, NY, 10454-3307, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 24 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 718-993-8900 x51 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 Jackson Avenue Family Residence
The nearest CARE FOR THE HOMELESS site is Morris Avenue Health Center in Bronx, 0.9 miles away.
The Living Room in Bronx is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MHHC at St Ann's, 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 Avenue Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| The Living Room | Same network · Bronx | 1.5 mi |
| Franklin Avenue Women's Shelter | Same network · Bronx | 1.6 mi |
| Susan's Place | Same network · Bronx | 3.1 mi |
| PART OF THE SOLUTION | Same network · Bronx | 4.4 mi |
| Care Found Here: Blondell Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 4.5 mi |
| MHHC at St Ann's | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| International Community HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Ramon Velez Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Health Opportunities HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Jackson Avenue Family Residence
Does Jackson Avenue Family Residence accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331145 for Jackson Avenue Family Residence, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-993-8900 x51 to confirm.
What kind of site is Jackson Avenue Family Residence?
HRSA records Jackson Avenue Family Residence as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1997. CARE FOR THE HOMELESS operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Jackson Avenue Family Residence?
HRSA reports 24 operating hours a week at Jackson Avenue Family Residence. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 718-993-8900 x51 for open days.
Where is Jackson Avenue Family Residence?
Jackson Avenue Family Residence is at 691 E 138th St, Bronx, NY, 10454-3307, 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 Jackson Avenue Family Residence?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Jackson Avenue Family Residence charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-993-8900 x51 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CARE FOR THE HOMELESS locations near Jackson Avenue Family Residence?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CARE FOR THE HOMELESS sites to Jackson Avenue Family Residence 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.