federally qualified health center site
SHERO Hour Children 1 — Astoria, New York
About SHERO Hour Children 1
SHERO Hour Children 1 is a federally qualified health center site in Astoria, Queens County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Queens County.
Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. runs 11 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 SHERO Hour Children 1
Part B pays for the visit at SHERO Hour Children 1 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 Housing Works Health Services III, 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 SHERO Hour Children 1
SHERO Hour Children 1 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
SHERO Hour Children 1 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
SHERO Hour Children 1 is at 36-44 13th St, Astoria, NY, 11106, Queens County.
Astoria measures 21,360 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-733-4724 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 SHERO Hour Children 1
The nearest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. site is West 48th Street Health Center in New York, 2.6 miles away.
Housing Works Health Services III at W 37 Street in New York is the next one out, 2.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthCare Choices NY, Inc.- Queens, listed under Community Care Access, 1.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Queens County carries 44 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West 48th Street Health Center | Same network · New York | 2.6 mi |
| Housing Works Health Services III at W 37 Street | Same network · New York | 2.8 mi |
| 125th Street Health Center | Same network · New York | 3.1 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Same network · New York | 3.1 mi |
| SHERO Providence House 2 | Same network · Brooklyn | 4.8 mi |
| Downtown Brooklyn Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 5.3 mi |
| HealthCare Choices NY, Inc.- Queens | Community Care Access · Long Island City | 1.4 mi |
| Wards Island Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.9 mi |
| SETTLEMENT HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · New York | 2.2 mi |
| Greenpoint Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 2.2 mi |
| Roosevelt Community Health Center of Excellence | Community Care Access · Jackson Heights | 2.5 mi |
| PUBLIC SCHOOL#155-SBHC | Community Care Access · New York | 2.6 mi |
| 52nd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 2.7 mi |
| ALL ANGELS CHURCH | Community Care Access · New York | 2.8 mi |
| Central Administrative Office | Community Care Access · New York | 2.8 mi |
| JHS 126 School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Brooklyn | 2.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SHERO Hour Children 1
Does SHERO Hour Children 1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SHERO Hour Children 1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-733-4724 to confirm.
What kind of site is SHERO Hour Children 1?
HRSA records SHERO Hour Children 1 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SHERO Hour Children 1?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at SHERO Hour Children 1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-733-4724 for open days.
Where is SHERO Hour Children 1?
SHERO Hour Children 1 is at 36-44 13th St, Astoria, NY, 11106, 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 SHERO Hour Children 1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SHERO Hour Children 1 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-733-4724 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. locations near SHERO Hour Children 1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. sites to SHERO Hour Children 1 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.