federally qualified health center site
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center — New York, New York
About LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center is a federally qualified health center site in New York, New York County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York County.
SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. runs 101 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 LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center
Part B pays for the visit at LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea 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 SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, 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 LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea 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
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea 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
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center is at 127 W 25th St, New York, NY, 10001-7207, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lutheranmedicalcenter.com.
Call 212-533-4040 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 LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is Metro Community Health Center - Manhattan in New York, 0.3 miles away.
CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER in New York is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Central Administrative Office, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Community Health Center - Manhattan | Same network · New York | 0.3 mi |
| CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · New York | 0.5 mi |
| Grand Central Neighborhood Association | Same network · New York | 0.6 mi |
| Norman Thomas High School | Same network · New York | 0.6 mi |
| Woodstock Hotel (Project Find) | Same network · New York | 0.9 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program at Bowery Residents Committee | Same network · New York | 1.3 mi |
| Central Administrative Office | Community Care Access · New York | 0.2 mi |
| The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street | Community Care Access · New York | 0.4 mi |
| MedVan 2 | Community Care Access · New York | 1.3 mi |
| 52nd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.4 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| Lower East Side Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.7 mi |
| Apicha Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.9 mi |
| PS 188: The Island School | Community Care Access · New York | 1.9 mi |
| Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · New York | 1.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center
Does LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 212-533-4040 to confirm.
What kind of site is LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center?
HRSA records LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. operates it alongside 101 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 212-533-4040 for open days.
Where is LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center?
LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center is at 127 W 25th St, New York, NY, 10001-7207, New York County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. New York County holds 99 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-533-4040 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea 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.