federally qualified health center site
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center — Bronx, New York
About Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center 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 2020; it reports 16 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 Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center 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 CARE FOR THE HOMELESS; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1164983482.
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 Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center 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
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center 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
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center is at 3600 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY, 10467-1052, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-307-2962 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 Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center
The nearest CARE FOR THE HOMELESS site is PART OF THE SOLUTION in Bronx, 1.4 miles away.
Susan's Place in Bronx is the next one out, 2.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Albert Tuitt Educational Campus, listed under Community Care Access, 1.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PART OF THE SOLUTION | Same network · Bronx | 1.4 mi |
| Susan's Place | Same network · Bronx | 2.9 mi |
| Care Found Here: Blondell Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 3.5 mi |
| Franklin Avenue Women's Shelter | Same network · Bronx | 4.2 mi |
| The Living Room | Same network · Bronx | 4.8 mi |
| Morris Avenue Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 5.3 mi |
| Albert Tuitt Educational Campus | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.4 mi |
| Marble Hill Family Practice | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.5 mi |
| In-Tech Academy (MS/High School 368) | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.7 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.8 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.9 mi |
| The Counseling Center @ Walton Avenue | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.2 mi |
| TapCo Theater Arts Production Co | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.3 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.4 mi |
| MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 2.5 mi |
| Harrison Circle | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center
Does Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center carries NPI 1164983482, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 718-307-2962 to confirm.
What kind of site is Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center?
HRSA records Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-307-2962 for open days.
Where is Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center?
Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center is at 3600 Jerome Ave, Bronx, NY, 10467-1052, 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 Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-307-2962 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CARE FOR THE HOMELESS locations near Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CARE FOR THE HOMELESS sites to Jerome Avenue Men's Shelter Health Center 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.