53Rd Street Health Center
FQHCOperated by Damian Family Care Centers Inc
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About 53Rd Street Health Center
53Rd Street Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in New York, NY. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like 53Rd Street Health Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at 53Rd Street Health Center or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If 53Rd Street Health Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New York.
Coverage + benefits in New York
53Rd Street Health Center accepts New York Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does 53Rd Street Health Center offer?
53Rd Street Health Center in New York, New York offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does 53Rd Street Health Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
53Rd Street Health Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at 53Rd Street Health Center?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is 53Rd Street Health Center a federally qualified health center?
Yes. 53Rd Street Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is 53Rd Street Health Center located?
53Rd Street Health Center is at 225 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022-4809. Phone: 212-829-1200.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.