federally qualified health center site
West 48th Street Health Center — New York, New York
About West 48th Street Health Center
West 48th Street Health Center 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 2023; it reports 42 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in New York County.
Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. runs 11 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 West 48th Street Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at West 48th Street 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 571850 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 West 48th Street Health Center
West 48th Street 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
West 48th Street 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
West 48th Street Health Center is at 326 W 48th St, New York, NY, 10036-1314, New York County.
New York measures 28,319 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here.
Call 718-277-0338 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 West 48th Street Health Center
The nearest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. site is Housing Works Health Services III at W 37 Street in New York, 0.5 miles away.
Cylar House Community Health Center in New York is the next one out, 2.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is 52nd Street Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
New York County carries 99 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Works Health Services III at W 37 Street | Same network · New York | 0.5 mi |
| Cylar House Community Health Center | Same network · New York | 2.6 mi |
| SHERO Hour Children 1 | Same network · Astoria | 2.6 mi |
| 125th Street Health Center | Same network · New York | 4 mi |
| Downtown Brooklyn Health Center | Same network · Brooklyn | 4.8 mi |
| SHERO Providence House 2 | Same network · Brooklyn | 5.7 mi |
| 52nd Street Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 0.3 mi |
| Central Administrative Office | Community Care Access · New York | 1.1 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program Chelsea Center | Community Care Access · New York | 1.2 mi |
| The Institute for Family Health at 17th Street | Community Care Access · New York | 1.5 mi |
| CALLEN LORDE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · New York | 1.5 mi |
| ALL ANGELS CHURCH | Community Care Access · New York | 1.7 mi |
| MedVan 2 | Community Care Access · New York | 2.5 mi |
| LFHC Community Medicine Program at Bowery Residents Committee | Community Care Access · New York | 2.5 mi |
| HealthCare Choices NY, Inc.- Queens | Community Care Access · Long Island City | 2.5 mi |
| Lower East Side Health Center | Community Care Access · New York | 2.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about West 48th Street Health Center
Does West 48th Street Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 571850 for West 48th Street Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 718-277-0338 to confirm.
What kind of site is West 48th Street Health Center?
HRSA records West 48th Street Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at West 48th Street Health Center?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at West 48th Street Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 718-277-0338 for open days.
Where is West 48th Street Health Center?
West 48th Street Health Center is at 326 W 48th St, New York, NY, 10036-1314, 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 West 48th Street Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what West 48th Street Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 718-277-0338 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. locations near West 48th Street Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Housing Works Health Services III, Inc. sites to West 48th Street 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.