Crotona Park East Deserves Better Healthcare
Focused care options half a mile away. Visit requests, on-site lab, Medicaid accepted.. Moses Medical is 7 min walk, 3 min drive from Crotona Park East.
A Provider Shortage Next to a Provider
Crotona Park East carries dual federal designations: Health Professional Shortage Area and Medically Underserved Area. One in four adults reports frequent mental distress, and diabetes prevalence runs more than double the citywide average. The neighborhood needs more providers. Moses Medical is half a mile south.
The walk from Crotona Park East to 871B Westchester Ave takes about seven minutes. That short distance puts focused care options, on-site lab support, and mental health services within reach of a neighborhood that has been underserved for decades.
You can book a visit to discuss mental health questions, diabetes care, wound-related concerns, lab needs, and follow-up planning. The care team can help coordinate the right next step and explain what to bring before your visit.
Sources: NYC Community Health Profiles (2024), NYC DOHMH Neighborhood Health Data, HRSA HPSA Finder, U.S. Census ACS.
What We Can Do About It
Each of these conditions is common in Crotona Park East. Here's how Moses Medical addresses them, often at $0 under Medicaid.
Diabetes & Complications
18% of Crotona Park East adults have diabetes, more than 2x the NYC average
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Mental Health
1 in 4 adults in Crotona Park East report frequent mental distress
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis
Asthma & Respiratory Disease
Asthma hospitalization rates exceed the citywide average by 3x
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Free or Low-Cost Under Your Plan
Most Crotona Park East residents are covered. We accept:
Mental Health
Private visits for mental health concerns, medication questions, and next-step planning
Primary Care
Annual physicals, sick visits, and preventive screenings at $0
Lab Work
On-site CLIA lab. Blood draws and results without a separate visit.
We fight for your coverage. Moses Medical handles prior authorizations in-house so you don't have to navigate insurance bureaucracy.
Your Providers Who Speak Spanish & English
Providers matched to Crotona Park East's community by language and specialty.
Amir Mohammed
Mental Health
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Hossain Rouf
Podiatry
DVA NY Harbor Healthcare
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Kamal Batra
Internal Medicine
North Shore Hospital at Forest Hills
Accepting New Patients
Michelle Benrimon
Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Getting Here from Crotona Park East
Subway
- 2/5 trains (Simpson St station)
Bus
- Bx6 SBS (Westchester Ave)
- Bx42 (Claremont Pkwy)
Deep Reads
Articles by our providers addressing health concerns in Crotona Park East.
Anxiety and Depression in the Bronx: Breaking Barriers to Mental Health Care
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 6 min read
Diabetic Wound Won't Heal? When Home Care Isn't Enough
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 5 min read
Your First Visit to Moses Medical: What to Bring, What to Expect, and How We're Different
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 4 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a psychiatrist near Crotona Park East who accepts Medicaid?
How do I get to Moses Medical from Crotona Park East?
Can I get same-day lab work near Crotona Park East?
Does Moses Medical have Spanish-speaking doctors near Crotona Park East?
Can I walk in without an appointment?
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