federally qualified health center site
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) — Bronx, New York
About PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx 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 1996; 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)
Part B pays for the visit at PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) 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
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) 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
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) is at 40 W Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY, 10453-5400, Bronx County.
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 718-731-4095 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)
The nearest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC site is Harrison Circle in Bronx, 0.2 miles away.
Health Connections at Grand Avenue in Bronx is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MOUNT HOPE FAMILY PRACTICE, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harrison Circle | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Health Connections at Grand Avenue | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| MHHC at 70W Burnside | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| MHHC at 85 W Burnside | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| PS 396/ MS390 | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| The Care Connection | Same network · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| MOUNT HOPE FAMILY PRACTICE | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.2 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #2 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.3 mi |
| BronxCare Pediatric Specialty Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| BronxCare Neurology | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.6 mi |
| Union Community Health Center #5 | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| UCHC Mobile Medical Van Site | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1 mi |
| PS 55 Benjamin Franklin | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.1 mi |
| Morrisania D&TC | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
| HELP CROTONA | Community Care Access · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)
Does PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC), so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-731-4095 to confirm.
What kind of site is PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)?
HRSA records PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 1996. 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 718-731-4095 for open days.
Where is PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)?
PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) is at 40 W Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY, 10453-5400, 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 PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-731-4095 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC locations near PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MORRIS HEIGHTS HEALTH CENTER INC sites to PUBLIC SCHOOL 306(SBHC) 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.