federally qualified health center site
PS/MS 382 — Bronx, New York
About PS/MS 382
PS/MS 382 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 2014; 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/MS 382
Part B pays for the visit at PS/MS 382 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/MS 382
PS/MS 382 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/MS 382 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/MS 382 is at 125 E 181st St, Bronx, NY, 10453-3405, 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.
Call 718-483-1270 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/MS 382
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is PS/MS 279 in Bronx, 0.1 miles away.
MHHC at Walton in Bronx is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Union Community Health Center #2, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PS/MS 279 | Same network · Bronx | 0.1 mi |
| MHHC at Walton | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Omega Health Urgent Care | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| The Counseling Center @ Walton Avenue | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Harrison Circle | Same network · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| Health Connections at Grand Avenue | Same network · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #2 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| MOUNT HOPE FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| BronxCare Pediatric Specialty Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| BronxCare Neurology | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.9 mi |
| HELP CROTONA | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
| Morrisania D&TC | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PS/MS 382
Does PS/MS 382 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PS/MS 382, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-483-1270 to confirm.
What kind of site is PS/MS 382?
HRSA records PS/MS 382 as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. 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/MS 382?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PS/MS 382. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-483-1270 for open days.
Where is PS/MS 382?
PS/MS 382 is at 125 E 181st St, Bronx, NY, 10453-3405, 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/MS 382?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PS/MS 382 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-483-1270 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near PS/MS 382?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to PS/MS 382 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.