federally qualified health center site
Newtown High School SBHC — Elmhurst, New York
About Newtown High School SBHC
Newtown High School SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Elmhurst, Queens County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Queens County.
URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC runs 25 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 Newtown High School SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Newtown High School SBHC 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 571069 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 Newtown High School SBHC
Newtown High School SBHC 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
Newtown High School SBHC 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
Newtown High School SBHC is at 48-01 90th St, Elmhurst, NY, 11373-4099, Queens County.
Elmhurst measures 21,360 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at urbanhealthplan.org.
Call 718-595-8400 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 Newtown High School SBHC
The nearest URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC site is Elmhurst Educational Campus in Elmhurst, 0.3 miles away.
Plaza del Sol Health Center in Corona is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Roosevelt Community Health Center of Excellence, listed under Community Care Access, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Queens County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Educational Campus | Same network · Elmhurst | 0.3 mi |
| Plaza del Sol Health Center | Same network · Corona | 1.1 mi |
| P.S. 48 | Same network · Bronx | 5.1 mi |
| M.S. 424 | Same network · Bronx | 5.2 mi |
| PS 161 Ponce de Leon | Same network · Bronx | 5.4 mi |
| Archcare - St. Vincent de Paul Residence | Same network · Bronx | 5.5 mi |
| Roosevelt Community Health Center of Excellence | Community Care Access · Jackson Heights | 1.1 mi |
| Woodside Houses Child Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Woodside | 2.1 mi |
| Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Flushing | 2.7 mi |
| Myrtle Avenue Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Richmond Hill | 3.6 mi |
| Sun River Health Richmond Hill | Community Care Access · Richmond Hill | 3.6 mi |
| Bushwick Educational Campus | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 3.6 mi |
| JHS 291 - Roland Hayes Campus | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 3.8 mi |
| HealthCare Choices NY, Inc.- Queens | Community Care Access · Long Island City | 3.9 mi |
| JHS 126 School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 4.1 mi |
| Wards Island Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 4.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Newtown High School SBHC
Does Newtown High School SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571069 for Newtown High School SBHC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-595-8400 to confirm.
What kind of site is Newtown High School SBHC?
HRSA records Newtown High School SBHC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2016. URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Newtown High School SBHC?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Newtown High School SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-595-8400 for open days.
Where is Newtown High School SBHC?
Newtown High School SBHC is at 48-01 90th St, Elmhurst, NY, 11373-4099, Queens County. The area measures 21,360 people per square mile. Queens County holds 44 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Newtown High School SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Newtown High School SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-595-8400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC locations near Newtown High School SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC sites to Newtown High School SBHC 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.