federally qualified health center site
Ronkonkoma Health Center — Ronkonkoma, New York
About Ronkonkoma Health Center
Ronkonkoma Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Ronkonkoma, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 50-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC runs 14 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 Ronkonkoma Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Ronkonkoma Health Center 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 Medicare billing number 571115 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 Ronkonkoma Health Center
Ronkonkoma Health Center 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
Ronkonkoma Health Center 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
Ronkonkoma Health Center is at 161 Lake Shore Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779-3182, Suffolk County.
Ronkonkoma measures 2,732 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 631-615-1510 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 Ronkonkoma Health Center
The nearest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC site is Fire House Health Center in Jamaica, 36.6 miles away.
Damian Family Care Center in Jamaica is the next one out, 37.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LISH at Central Islip, listed under Community Care Access, 5.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 18 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fire House Health Center | Same network · Jamaica | 36.6 mi |
| Damian Family Care Center | Same network · Jamaica | 37.5 mi |
| Richmond Hill Health Center | Same network · Richmond Hill | 37.8 mi |
| Myrtle Avenue Family Health Center | Same network · Richmond Hill | 38.4 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 42 mi |
| Third Avenue Family Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 42.3 mi |
| LISH at Central Islip | Community Care Access · Central Islip | 5.5 mi |
| LISH at Smithtown | Community Care Access · Smithtown | 5.6 mi |
| Sun River Health Patchogue | Community Care Access · Patchogue | 6 mi |
| Sun River Health Coram NYS Route 112 | Community Care Access · Coram | 6.6 mi |
| LISH at the Family Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Hauppauge | 6.7 mi |
| LISH at Port Jefferson Station | Community Care Access · Terryville | 6.8 mi |
| Charles Evans Center, Inc - Hauppauge | Community Care Access · Hauppauge | 7.5 mi |
| Sun River Health Brentwood | Community Care Access · Brentwood | 7.5 mi |
| Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center | Community Care Access · Coram | 7.7 mi |
| Sun River Health Shirley | Community Care Access · Shirley | 12.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ronkonkoma Health Center
Does Ronkonkoma Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571115 for Ronkonkoma Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 631-615-1510 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ronkonkoma Health Center?
HRSA records Ronkonkoma Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ronkonkoma Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ronkonkoma Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 631-615-1510 for open days.
Where is Ronkonkoma Health Center?
Ronkonkoma Health Center is at 161 Lake Shore Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY, 11779-3182, Suffolk County. The area measures 2,732 people per square mile. Suffolk County holds 18 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ronkonkoma Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ronkonkoma Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 631-615-1510 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC locations near Ronkonkoma Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC sites to Ronkonkoma Health Center 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.