federally qualified health center site
PS 90 — Bronx, New York
About PS 90
PS 90 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 2008; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC runs 33 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 90
Part B pays for the visit at PS 90 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 MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER 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 90
PS 90 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 90 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 90 is at 1116 Sheridan Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456-4958, 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, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mhhc.org.
Call 718-681-7023 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 90
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is Mott Hall Campus in Bronx, 0.3 miles away.
Bronx Medical and Wellness Center in Bronx is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Morrisania D&TC, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall Campus | Same network · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| Bronx Medical and Wellness Center | Same network · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| SBHC CES 126 | Same network · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| MHHC at Melrose | Same network · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| PS/MS 29 | Same network · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| CIS 303: Leadership & Community Service Academy/232 | Same network · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| Morrisania D&TC | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| BronxCare Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Boricua Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Morris High School Campus | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| BronxCare Pediatric Specialty Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| BronxCare Neurology | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| Via Verde Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PS 90
Does PS 90 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PS 90, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-681-7023 to confirm.
What kind of site is PS 90?
HRSA records PS 90 as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2008. MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC operates it alongside 33 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PS 90?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PS 90. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-681-7023 for open days.
Where is PS 90?
PS 90 is at 1116 Sheridan Ave, Bronx, NY, 10456-4958, 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 90?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PS 90 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-681-7023 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near PS 90?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to PS 90 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.