federally qualified health center site
MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street — Bronx, New York
About MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street
MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street 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 2013; it reports 41.5 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street
Part B pays for the visit at MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street 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 571191 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Vanguard at 233rd Street
MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street is at 825 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY, 10466-3299, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 41.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 347-418-3300 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is Albert Tuitt Educational Campus in Bronx, 0.3 miles away.
Harry S. Truman HS in Bronx is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Tuitt Educational Campus | Same network · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| Harry S. Truman HS | Same network · Bronx | 1.7 mi |
| The Marie Curie School for Medicine, Nursing, and Health Professions | Same network · Bronx | 2.7 mi |
| The Grace Dodge Campus | Same network · Bronx | 3 mi |
| In-Tech Academy (MS/High School 368) | Same network · Bronx | 3.1 mi |
| SCHOOL BASED HLTH CTR - MS 399 | Same network · Bronx | 3.3 mi |
| MOUNT VERNON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 1.1 mi |
| WILLIAMS ELEM SCHOOL-SCH BASED | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 1.5 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.9 mi |
| Marble Hill Family Practice | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.9 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 3.1 mi |
| Comprehensive Family Care Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 3.3 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 3.4 mi |
| Care Found Here: Blondell Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 3.5 mi |
| Sun River Health Westchester Square Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 3.7 mi |
| TOLULOPE OLAJUMOKE KOLAWOLE | Telehealth · Yonkers | 3.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street
Does MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571191 for MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 347-418-3300 to confirm.
What kind of site is MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street?
HRSA records MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street?
HRSA reports 41.5 operating hours a week at MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 347-418-3300 for open days.
Where is MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street?
MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street is at 825 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY, 10466-3299, 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 Vanguard at 233rd Street?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 347-418-3300 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to MHHC Vanguard at 233rd Street 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.