federally qualified health center site

Third Avenue Family Health Center — Bronx, New York

About Third Avenue Family Health Center

Third Avenue Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Bronx, Bronx County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.

DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC runs 14 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 Third Avenue Family Health Center

Part B pays for the visit at Third Avenue Family Health Center 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 331193 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1790154466.

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 Third Avenue Family Health Center

Third Avenue Family Health Center 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

Third Avenue Family Health Center 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

Third Avenue Family Health Center is at 2604 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10454-1199, Bronx County.

Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at damianhealth.org.

Call 718-292-0100 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 Third Avenue Family Health Center

The nearest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC site is Mott Haven Family Health Center in Bronx, 0.4 miles away.

Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center in Bronx is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is PS 179/369 School Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Bronx County carries 148 listings.

The full New York list is.

Other options near Third Avenue Family Health Center
ResourceTypeDistance
Mott Haven Family Health CenterSame network · Bronx0.4 mi
Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health CenterSame network · Bronx0.4 mi
121st Street Family Health CenterSame network · New York1 mi
Wards Island Family Health CenterSame network · New York1.9 mi
Long Island City Health CenterSame network · Long Island City3.3 mi
Myrtle Avenue Family Health CenterSame network · Richmond Hill9.1 mi
PS 179/369 School Based Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.3 mi
Health Opportunities HSCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.4 mi
International Community HSCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.4 mi
Prevention Assessment Temporary HousingCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.7 mi
MHHC at St Ann'sCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.7 mi
Via Verde Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.8 mi
Boriken Neighborhood Health CenterCommunity Care Access · New York0.9 mi
MHHC at MelroseCommunity Care Access · Bronx0.9 mi
Mobile Dental ClinicCommunity Care Access · New York1 mi
Ramon Velez Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1 mi

Common questions

Questions about Third Avenue Family Health Center

Does Third Avenue Family Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331193 for Third Avenue Family Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-292-0100 to confirm.

What kind of site is Third Avenue Family Health Center?

HRSA records Third Avenue Family Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Third Avenue Family Health Center?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Third Avenue Family Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-292-0100 for open days.

Where is Third Avenue Family Health Center?

Third Avenue Family Health Center is at 2604 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY, 10454-1199, Bronx County. The area measures 28,319 people per square mile. Bronx County holds 148 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Third Avenue Family Health Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Third Avenue Family Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-292-0100 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC locations near Third Avenue Family Health Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DAMIAN FAMILY CARE CENTERS INC sites to Third Avenue Family Health Center 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.