federally qualified health center site
The Bridge — New York, New York
About The Bridge
The Bridge is a federally qualified health center site in New York, New York County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2000; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York County.
WILLIAM F. RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC runs 12 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 The Bridge
Part B pays for the visit at The Bridge 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 331062 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 The Bridge
The Bridge 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
The Bridge 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
The Bridge is at 248 W 108th St, New York, NY, 10025-2956, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ryancenter.org.
Call 212-749-1820 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 The Bridge
The nearest WILLIAM F. RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC site is Young Women's Leadership School in New York, 0.3 miles away.
Ryan Health | Women and Children's in New York is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HELEN B. ATKINSON CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Leadership School | Same network · New York | 0.3 mi |
| Ryan Health | Women and Children's | Same network · New York | 0.4 mi |
| Ryan Health | West 97th Street | Same network · New York | 0.6 mi |
| Ryan Health | Adair | Same network · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Ryan Health | Frederick Douglass | Same network · New York | 1.1 mi |
| Park West Educational Campus | Same network · New York | 2.9 mi |
| HELEN B. ATKINSON CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Family Health Center of Harlem | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| ALL ANGELS CHURCH | Community Care Access · New York | 1.4 mi |
| SETTLEMENT HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICES, INC. | Community Care Access · New York | 1.4 mi |
| The Nest Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.4 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| PUBLIC SCHOOL#155-SBHC | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| Health Opportunities HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 2.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about The Bridge
Does The Bridge accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331062 for The Bridge, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 212-749-1820 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Bridge?
HRSA records The Bridge as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2000. WILLIAM F. RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Bridge?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at The Bridge. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 212-749-1820 for open days.
Where is The Bridge?
The Bridge is at 248 W 108th St, New York, NY, 10025-2956, New York County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. New York County holds 99 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at The Bridge?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Bridge charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-749-1820 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WILLIAM F. RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC locations near The Bridge?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WILLIAM F. RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC sites to The Bridge 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.