federally qualified health center site
MHHC at 85 W Burnside — Bronx, New York
About MHHC at 85 W Burnside
MHHC at 85 W Burnside 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 1981; it reports 53.5 operating hours a week, above the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC runs 33 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 MHHC at 85 W Burnside
Part B pays for the visit at MHHC at 85 W Burnside 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 331822 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1184694291.
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 MHHC at 85 W Burnside
MHHC at 85 W Burnside 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
MHHC at 85 W Burnside 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
MHHC at 85 W Burnside is at 85 W Burnside Ave, Bronx, NY, 10453-4015, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 53.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mhhc.org.
Call 718-716-4400 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 MHHC at 85 W Burnside
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is Harrison Circle in Bronx, at the same registered coordinates.
MHHC at 70W Burnside in Bronx is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Union Community Health Center #2, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Circle | Same network · Bronx | <0.1 mi |
| MHHC at 70W Burnside | Same network · Bronx | <0.1 mi |
| Health Connections at Grand Avenue | Same network · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| PS 396/ MS390 | Same network · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| Omega Health Urgent Care | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #2 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| MOUNT HOPE FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| BronxCare Pediatric Specialty Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| BronxCare Neurology | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
| Ryan Health | Wadsworth | Community Care Access · New York | 1.3 mi |
| HELP CROTONA | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MHHC at 85 W Burnside
Does MHHC at 85 W Burnside accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331822 for MHHC at 85 W Burnside, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-716-4400 to confirm.
What kind of site is MHHC at 85 W Burnside?
HRSA records MHHC at 85 W Burnside as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1981. MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MHHC at 85 W Burnside?
HRSA reports 53.5 operating hours a week at MHHC at 85 W Burnside. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-716-4400 for open days.
Where is MHHC at 85 W Burnside?
MHHC at 85 W Burnside is at 85 W Burnside Ave, Bronx, NY, 10453-4015, 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 MHHC at 85 W Burnside?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MHHC at 85 W Burnside charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-716-4400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near MHHC at 85 W Burnside?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to MHHC at 85 W Burnside 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.