federally qualified health center site
The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street — New York, New York
About The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street
The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street 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 2017; it reports 54 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York County.
THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH runs 27 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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street
Part B pays for the visit at The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street 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 571090 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1093232753.
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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street
The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street 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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street 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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street is at 230 W 17th St, New York, NY, 10011-5325, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 54 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at institute.org.
Call 212-206-5200 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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street
The nearest THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH site is High School for Fashion Industries School-Based Health Center in New York, 0.4 miles away.
WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER in New York is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 0.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| High School for Fashion Industries School-Based Health Center | Same network · New York | 0.4 mi |
| WASHINGTON IRVING SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER | Same network · New York | 0.7 mi |
| Murry Bergtraum High School Campus School-based Health Center | Same network · New York | 2 mi |
| ALL ANGELS CHURCH | Same network · New York | 3.2 mi |
| Cadman Family Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 3.2 mi |
| AMSTERDAM FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · New York | 3.8 mi |
| CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 0.2 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.4 mi |
| Central Administrative Office | Community Care Access · New York | 0.6 mi |
| MedVan 2 | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program at Bowery Residents Committee | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| Apicha Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.5 mi |
| Lower East Side Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.5 mi |
| Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · New York | 1.6 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street
Does The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571090 for The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 212-206-5200 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street?
HRSA records The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH operates it alongside 27 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street?
HRSA reports 54 operating hours a week at The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 212-206-5200 for open days.
Where is The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street?
The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street is at 230 W 17th St, New York, NY, 10011-5325, 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 Institute for Family Health at 17th Street?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 212-206-5200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH locations near The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest THE INSTITUTE FOR FAMILY HEALTH sites to The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street 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.