federally qualified health center site
PS 198 — Bronx, New York
About PS 198
PS 198 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 2025; 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 PS 198
Part B pays for the visit at PS 198 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 PS 198
PS 198 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 198 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 198 is at 1180 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456-5436, 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 718-860-8345 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 198
The nearest MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER site is Bronx Health Collective @ 853 Longwood Ave in Bronx, 0.6 miles away.
Bronx Health Collective @ 871 Prospect Ave in Bronx is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Health Collective @ 853 Longwood Ave | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Bronx Health Collective @ 871 Prospect Ave | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Bronx Health Collective @ 890 Prospect Ave | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic 1 | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic 2 | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic 3 | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Morris High School Campus | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| South Bronx Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| PLAZA DEL CASTILLO HLTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| PS 333/PS 335 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Boricua Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Fannie Lou Hamer M.S./P.S. 66 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Bella Vista Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| PS 90 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PS 198
Does PS 198 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PS 198, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-860-8345 to confirm.
What kind of site is PS 198?
HRSA records PS 198 as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PS 198?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PS 198. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-860-8345 for open days.
Where is PS 198?
PS 198 is at 1180 Tinton Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456-5436, 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 PS 198?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PS 198 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-860-8345 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER locations near PS 198?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER sites to PS 198 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.