federally qualified health center site
LEGACY — Brooklyn, New York
About LEGACY
LEGACY is a federally qualified health center site in Brooklyn, Kings County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings County.
FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE runs 6 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 LEGACY
Part B pays for the visit at LEGACY 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 571874 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1275946550.
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 LEGACY
LEGACY 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
LEGACY 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
LEGACY is at 10875 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY, 11236-1931, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 718-257-2978 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 LEGACY
The nearest FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE site is AUBURN ASSESSMENT CENTER in Brooklyn, 4.9 miles away.
The Floating Hospital in Long Island City is the next one out, 7.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BMS Urgent Care, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AUBURN ASSESSMENT CENTER | Same network · Brooklyn | 4.9 mi |
| The Floating Hospital | Same network · Long Island City | 7.1 mi |
| QUEENSBRIDGE CLINIC | Same network · Long Island City | 7.2 mi |
| TFH Admin | Same network · New York | 8 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Same network · Bronx | 11.5 mi |
| HELP MORRIS | Same network · Bronx | 12.7 mi |
| BMS Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.7 mi |
| Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Brownsville CHC | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| BMS @ Bristol | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| BMS@Ashford | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.1 mi |
| Care Found Here: Junius St | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.2 mi |
| Williams Avenue | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.2 mi |
| Care Found Here: Liberty Avenue Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.4 mi |
| 53rd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.5 mi |
| East New York Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LEGACY
Does LEGACY accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571874 for LEGACY, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-257-2978 to confirm.
What kind of site is LEGACY?
HRSA records LEGACY as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LEGACY?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at LEGACY. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-257-2978 for open days.
Where is LEGACY?
LEGACY is at 10875 Avenue D, Brooklyn, NY, 11236-1931, Kings County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Kings County holds 161 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LEGACY?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LEGACY charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-257-2978 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE locations near LEGACY?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FLOATING HOSPITAL INCORPORATED THE sites to LEGACY 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.