federally qualified health center site
Magnolia House — Brooklyn, New York
About Magnolia House
Magnolia House 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 2012; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings 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 Magnolia House
Part B pays for the visit at Magnolia House 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 Magnolia House
Magnolia House 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
Magnolia House 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
Magnolia House is at 1424 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-3337, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 718-437-5201 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 Magnolia House
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is Atlantic House Shelter in Brooklyn, 0.1 miles away.
PS 12/MS 484 in Brooklyn is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Care Found Here: Junius St, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic House Shelter | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.1 mi |
| PS 12/MS 484 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| George Washington Carver PS 40 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| P.S. 335/M.S. 898 | Same network · Brooklyn | 1.2 mi |
| Boys and Girls High School | Same network · Brooklyn | 1.3 mi |
| JHS 291 - Roland Hayes Campus | Same network · Brooklyn | 1.3 mi |
| Care Found Here: Junius St | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.3 mi |
| Williams Avenue | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.4 mi |
| Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Care Found Here: Liberty Avenue Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Brownsville CHC | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| BMS Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| BMS @ Bristol | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.9 mi |
| Betances Health Center at Bushwick | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.1 mi |
| BMS@Ashford | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.4 mi |
| Medical Mobile Van (3) | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Magnolia House
Does Magnolia House accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Magnolia House, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-437-5201 to confirm.
What kind of site is Magnolia House?
HRSA records Magnolia House 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 Magnolia House?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Magnolia House. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-437-5201 for open days.
Where is Magnolia House?
Magnolia House is at 1424 Herkimer St, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-3337, 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 Magnolia House?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Magnolia House charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-437-5201 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near Magnolia House?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to Magnolia House 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.