federally qualified health center site
PS 12/MS 484 — Brooklyn, New York
About PS 12/MS 484
PS 12/MS 484 is a federally qualified health center site in Brooklyn, Kings 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 2018; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings 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 PS 12/MS 484
Part B pays for the visit at PS 12/MS 484 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 PS 12/MS 484
PS 12/MS 484 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
PS 12/MS 484 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
PS 12/MS 484 is at 430 Howard Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-4558, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-953-4428 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 PS 12/MS 484
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is George Washington Carver PS 40 in Brooklyn, 0.5 miles away.
P.S. 335/M.S. 898 in Brooklyn is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver PS 40 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| P.S. 335/M.S. 898 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.5 mi |
| Atlantic House Shelter | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Boys and Girls High School | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Magnolia House | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| PS 243 | Same network · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Brownsville Multi-Service Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.7 mi |
| Brownsville CHC | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.7 mi |
| BMS @ Bristol | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.7 mi |
| Care Found Here: Junius St | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 0.8 mi |
| Williams Avenue | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1 mi |
| BMS Urgent Care | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1 mi |
| Betances Health Center at Bushwick | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.1 mi |
| 53rd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.3 mi |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Family Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 1.3 mi |
| SHERLEY ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · New York | 1.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PS 12/MS 484
Does PS 12/MS 484 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PS 12/MS 484, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-953-4428 to confirm.
What kind of site is PS 12/MS 484?
HRSA records PS 12/MS 484 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. 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 PS 12/MS 484?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at PS 12/MS 484. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-953-4428 for open days.
Where is PS 12/MS 484?
PS 12/MS 484 is at 430 Howard Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11233-4558, Kings County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Kings County holds 161 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PS 12/MS 484?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PS 12/MS 484 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-953-4428 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near PS 12/MS 484?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to PS 12/MS 484 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.