federally qualified health center site
SHERO Providence House 2 — Brooklyn, New York
About SHERO Providence House 2
SHERO Providence House 2 is a federally qualified health center site in Brooklyn, Kings County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kings 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 Providence House 2
Part B pays for the visit at SHERO Providence House 2 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 Providence House 2
SHERO Providence House 2 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 Providence House 2 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 Providence House 2 is at 701 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11221-2206, Kings County.
Brooklyn measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-369-9140 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 Providence House 2
The nearest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. site is SHERO Providence House 1 in Brooklyn, 2.1 miles away.
Kingsboro Men's MICA Shelter in Brooklyn is the next one out, 2.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SHERLEY ABRAHAM M.D., listed under Provider, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kings County carries 161 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SHERO Providence House 1 | Same network · Brooklyn | 2.1 mi |
| Kingsboro Men's MICA Shelter | Same network · Brooklyn | 2.3 mi |
| Downtown Brooklyn Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 2.8 mi |
| SHERO Housing Plus 2 | Same network · Brooklyn | 2.8 mi |
| East New York Community Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 3.2 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Same network · New York | 3.3 mi |
| SHERLEY ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| CESAR ABUCHAIBE MD | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| DOMENICO ACCILI M.D. | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 181ST STREET MEDICAL P.C. | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 525 MEDICAL GROUP OF NEW JERSEY PC | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 139 MEDICAL FACILITY P C | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 14 STREET MEDICAL, PC | Provider · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 212 NUTRITION LLC | Nutritionist · New York | 0.5 mi |
| 212 NUTRITION PLLC | Nutritionist · New York | 0.5 mi |
| ABIGAIL NUTRITION LLC | Nutritionist · New York | 0.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SHERO Providence House 2
Does SHERO Providence House 2 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for SHERO Providence House 2, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 718-369-9140 to confirm.
What kind of site is SHERO Providence House 2?
HRSA records SHERO Providence House 2 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 Providence House 2?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at SHERO Providence House 2. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-369-9140 for open days.
Where is SHERO Providence House 2?
SHERO Providence House 2 is at 701 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11221-2206, Kings County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Kings County holds 161 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SHERO Providence House 2?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SHERO Providence House 2 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-369-9140 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. locations near SHERO Providence House 2?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. sites to SHERO Providence House 2 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.