federally qualified health center site
PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 — Far Rockaway, New York
About PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43
PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 is a federally qualified health center site in Far Rockaway, Queens 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 2022; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Queens 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/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43
Part B pays for the visit at PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 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/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43
PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 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 43 - PS 256 at 43 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 43 - PS 256 at 43 is at 160 Beach 29th St, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691-2029, Queens County.
Far Rockaway measures 21,360 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-387-5860 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 43 - PS 256 at 43
The nearest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. site is PS 197 The Ocean School in Far Rockaway, 1 mile away.
Village Academy (27Q319) in Far Rockaway is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Central Avenue, listed under Community Care Access, 1.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Queens County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PS 197 The Ocean School | Same network · Far Rockaway | 1 mi |
| Village Academy (27Q319) | Same network · Far Rockaway | 1 mi |
| Goldie Maple Academy/P.S. 333 | Same network · Arverne | 1.3 mi |
| South Shore Educational Complex | Same network · Brooklyn | 8.6 mi |
| P.S. 194 - Raoul Wallenberg | Same network · Brooklyn | 9 mi |
| Frank J. Macchiarola Educational Complex | Same network · Brooklyn | 9.2 mi |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Central Avenue | Community Care Access · Far Rockaway | 1.2 mi |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Beach Channel Drive | Community Care Access · Arverne | 1.6 mi |
| Springfield Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Springfield Gardens | 5.9 mi |
| Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center at Sutphin Blvd. | Community Care Access · Jamaica | 6.5 mi |
| South Queens Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Jamaica | 6.6 mi |
| Queens Health Center Site | Community Care Access · Jamaica | 7.2 mi |
| Sun River Health Part 822-4 Outpatient Services | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 7.7 mi |
| Jamaica Health Center | Community Care Access · Jamaica | 8 mi |
| BMS@Ashford | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 8.1 mi |
| Sun River Health Richmond Hill | Community Care Access · Richmond Hill | 8.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43
Does PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-387-5860 to confirm.
What kind of site is PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43?
HRSA records PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2022. 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/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-387-5860 for open days.
Where is PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43?
PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 is at 160 Beach 29th St, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691-2029, Queens County. The area measures 21,360 people per square mile. Queens County holds 44 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-387-5860 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. locations near PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNSET PARK HEALTH COUNCIL, INC. sites to PS/MS 43 - PS 256 at 43 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.