federally qualified health center site
Tres Puentes — Bronx, New York
About Tres Puentes
Tres Puentes 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 2020; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.
URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC runs 25 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 Tres Puentes
Part B pays for the visit at Tres Puentes 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 URBAN HEALTH PLAN, 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 Tres Puentes
Tres Puentes 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
Tres Puentes 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
Tres Puentes is at 271 E 138th St, Bronx, NY, 10454-2909, Bronx County.
Bronx measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
Call 347-407-7120 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 Tres Puentes
The nearest URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC site is CitiCARES Community Health Center in New York, 1 mile away.
PS 161 Ponce de Leon in Bronx is the next one out, 1.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Health Opportunities HS, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bronx County carries 148 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CitiCARES Community Health Center | Same network · New York | 1 mi |
| PS 161 Ponce de Leon | Same network · Bronx | 1.2 mi |
| Boricua Community Health Center | Same network · Bronx | 1.3 mi |
| JANE ADAMS VOCATIONAL HS | Same network · Bronx | 1.4 mi |
| PS 333/PS 335 | Same network · Bronx | 1.6 mi |
| Archcare - St. Vincent de Paul Residence | Same network · Bronx | 1.7 mi |
| Health Opportunities HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| PS 179/369 School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.4 mi |
| Samaritan Daytop Health - Richard Pruss Health Center | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| International Community HS | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.5 mi |
| Prevention Assessment Temporary Housing | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| MHHC at St Ann's | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.7 mi |
| Boriken Neighborhood Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.8 mi |
| JHS 162 - Lola Rodriguez de Tio (x162 Campus) | Community Care Access · Bronx | 0.8 mi |
| 121st Street Family Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
| Mobile Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · New York | 0.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tres Puentes
Does Tres Puentes accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Tres Puentes, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 347-407-7120 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tres Puentes?
HRSA records Tres Puentes as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tres Puentes?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Tres Puentes. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 347-407-7120 for open days.
Where is Tres Puentes?
Tres Puentes is at 271 E 138th St, Bronx, NY, 10454-2909, 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 Tres Puentes?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tres Puentes charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 347-407-7120 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC locations near Tres Puentes?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC sites to Tres Puentes 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.