federally qualified health center site
P. S. 38 — New York, New York
About P. S. 38
P. S. 38 is a federally qualified health center site in New York, New York 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 2015; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York 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 P. S. 38
Part B pays for the visit at P. S. 38 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 P. S. 38
P. S. 38 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
P. S. 38 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
P. S. 38 is at 232 E 103rd St, New York, NY, 10029-5497, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here.
Call 212-860-5882 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 P. S. 38
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is PS 171 - Patrick Henry Preparatory School in New York, 0.4 miles away.
Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men in New York is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SETTLEMENT HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES, INC., listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PS 171 - Patrick Henry Preparatory School | Same network · New York | 0.4 mi |
| Charles H. Gay Shelter Care-Center for Men | Same network · New York | 0.7 mi |
| Long Island City High School | Same network · Astoria | 1.7 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 1.9 mi |
| Casa Rita (Women in Need) | Same network · Bronx | 2.3 mi |
| PS 192 Jacob H. Schiff School and MS 209 Hamilton Grange Middle School | Same network · New York | 2.3 mi |
| SETTLEMENT HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · New York | 0.2 mi |
| PUBLIC SCHOOL#155-SBHC | Community Care Access · New York | 0.7 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Center of Harlem | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| HELEN B. ATKINSON CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Wards Island Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Mobile Health Services | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1 mi |
| Ryan Health | Women and Children's | Community Care Access · New York | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about P. S. 38
Does P. S. 38 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for P. S. 38, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 212-860-5882 to confirm.
What kind of site is P. S. 38?
HRSA records P. S. 38 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2015. 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 P. S. 38?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at P. S. 38. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 212-860-5882 for open days.
Where is P. S. 38?
P. S. 38 is at 232 E 103rd St, New York, NY, 10029-5497, New York County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. New York County holds 99 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at P. S. 38?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what P. S. 38 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-860-5882 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near P. S. 38?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to P. S. 38 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.