federally qualified health center site

MS 174 — Bronx, New York

About MS 174

MS 174 is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.

MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER runs 8 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 MS 174

Part B pays for the visit at MS 174 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 MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER; 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 MS 174

MS 174 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

MS 174 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

MS 174 is at 456 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY, 10473-2299, Bronx County.

The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.

Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

Call 718-860-8671 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 MS 174

The nearest MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER site is Bronx Health Collective @ 853 Longwood Ave in Bronx, 2.4 miles away.

Bronx Health Collective @ 871 Prospect Ave in Bronx is the next one out, 2.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Peninsula Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Bronx County carries 148 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near MS 174
ResourceTypeDistance
Bronx Health Collective @ 853 Longwood AveSame network · Bronx2.4 mi
Bronx Health Collective @ 871 Prospect AveSame network · Bronx2.4 mi
Bronx Health Collective @ 890 Prospect AveSame network · Bronx2.4 mi
Mobile Medical Clinic 1Same network · Bronx2.4 mi
Mobile Medical Clinic 2Same network · Bronx2.4 mi
Mobile Medical Clinic 3Same network · Bronx2.4 mi
Peninsula Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.6 mi
James Kieran School Based Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.2 mi
St. Lawrence Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.3 mi
Castle Hill Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.4 mi
M.S. 424Community Care Access · Bronx1.5 mi
P.S. 48Community Care Access · Bronx1.6 mi
Sun River Health Westchester Square Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.8 mi
Bella Vista Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.8 mi
South Bronx Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx2 mi
Fannie Lou Hamer M.S./P.S. 66Community Care Access · Bronx2 mi

Common questions

Questions about MS 174

Does MS 174 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MS 174, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-860-8671 to confirm.

What kind of site is MS 174?

HRSA records MS 174 as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at MS 174?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MS 174. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-860-8671 for open days.

Where is MS 174?

MS 174 is at 456 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY, 10473-2299, 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 MS 174?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MS 174 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-860-8671 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER locations near MS 174?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER sites to MS 174 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.