federally qualified health center site

Union Community Health Center #6 — Bronx, New York

About Union Community Health Center #6

Union Community Health Center #6 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 42 operating hours a week, above the 40.5-hour median for health center sites in Bronx County.

UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 6 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 Union Community Health Center #6

Part B pays for the visit at Union Community Health Center #6 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 331194 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 Union Community Health Center #6

Union Community Health Center #6 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

Union Community Health Center #6 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

Union Community Health Center #6 is at 2016 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY, 10462-3388, Bronx County.

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

HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here.

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

Call 929-375-3400 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 Union Community Health Center #6

The nearest UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Union Community Health Center #5 in Bronx, 1.4 miles away.

Union Community Health Center Rehabilitation Center in Bronx is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Comprehensive Family Care Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.1 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 Union Community Health Center #6
ResourceTypeDistance
Union Community Health Center #5Same network · Bronx1.4 mi
Union Community Health Center Rehabilitation CenterSame network · Bronx1.4 mi
UCHC Mobile Medical Van SiteSame network · Bronx1.7 mi
Union Community Health Center #1Same network · Bronx1.7 mi
UNION Mobile Dental UnitSame network · Bronx1.7 mi
Union Community Health Center #2Same network · Bronx2.1 mi
Comprehensive Family Care CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.1 mi
Care Found Here: Blondell Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.3 mi
Castle Hill Family PracticeCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.3 mi
St. Lawrence Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.3 mi
Sun River Health Westchester Square Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.4 mi
Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.5 mi
HELP CROTONACommunity Care Access · Bronx1.5 mi
TapCo Theater Arts Production CoCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.6 mi
Fannie Lou Hamer M.S./P.S. 66Community Care Access · Bronx1.7 mi
PLAZA DEL CASTILLO HLTH CENTERCommunity Care Access · Bronx1.8 mi

Common questions

Questions about Union Community Health Center #6

Does Union Community Health Center #6 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 331194 for Union Community Health Center #6, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 929-375-3400 to confirm.

What kind of site is Union Community Health Center #6?

HRSA records Union Community Health Center #6 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Union Community Health Center #6?

HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at Union Community Health Center #6. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 929-375-3400 for open days.

Where is Union Community Health Center #6?

Union Community Health Center #6 is at 2016 Bronxdale Ave, Bronx, NY, 10462-3388, 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 Union Community Health Center #6?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Union Community Health Center #6 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 929-375-3400 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Union Community Health Center #6?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest UNION COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Union Community Health Center #6 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.