federally qualified health center site
Sun River Health Patchogue — Patchogue, New York
About Sun River Health Patchogue
Sun River Health Patchogue is a federally qualified health center site in Patchogue, Suffolk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 51.5 operating hours a week, above the 50-hour median for health center sites in Suffolk County.
SUN RIVER HEALTH, INC. runs 82 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 Sun River Health Patchogue
Part B pays for the visit at Sun River Health Patchogue 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 331134 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 Sun River Health Patchogue
Sun River Health Patchogue 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
Sun River Health Patchogue 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
Sun River Health Patchogue is at 501 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY, 11772-1758, Suffolk County.
Patchogue measures 4,606 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 51.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sunriver.org.
Call 631-866-2030 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 Sun River Health Patchogue
The nearest SUN RIVER HEALTH, INC. site is Sun River Health Coram NYS Route 112 in Coram, 5.4 miles away.
Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center in Coram is the next one out, 6.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ronkonkoma Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Suffolk County carries 18 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sun River Health Coram NYS Route 112 | Same network · Coram | 5.4 mi |
| Sun River Health Elsie Owens Health Center | Same network · Coram | 6.4 mi |
| Sun River Health Shirley | Same network · Shirley | 7.2 mi |
| LISH at Central Islip | Same network · Central Islip | 9.7 mi |
| LISH at Smithtown | Same network · Smithtown | 11.6 mi |
| Sun River Health Brentwood | Same network · Brentwood | 12.1 mi |
| Ronkonkoma Health Center | Community Care Access · Ronkonkoma | 6 mi |
| LISH at Port Jefferson Station | Community Care Access · Terryville | 8.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sun River Health Patchogue
Does Sun River Health Patchogue accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331134 for Sun River Health Patchogue, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 631-866-2030 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sun River Health Patchogue?
HRSA records Sun River Health Patchogue as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. SUN RIVER HEALTH, INC. operates it alongside 82 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sun River Health Patchogue?
HRSA reports 51.5 operating hours a week at Sun River Health Patchogue. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 631-866-2030 for open days.
Where is Sun River Health Patchogue?
Sun River Health Patchogue is at 501 N Ocean Ave, Patchogue, NY, 11772-1758, Suffolk County. The area measures 4,606 people per square mile. Suffolk County holds 18 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sun River Health Patchogue?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sun River Health Patchogue charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 631-866-2030 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUN RIVER HEALTH, INC. locations near Sun River Health Patchogue?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUN RIVER HEALTH, INC. sites to Sun River Health Patchogue 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.