Morrisania Deserves Better Healthcare
GLP-1 weight loss, dermatology, and primary care. Medicaid accepted, 1 mile away.. Moses Medical is 8 min by bus, 5 min drive from Morrisania.
Chronic Disease in Morrisania
Morrisania bears one of the heaviest chronic disease burdens in New York City. Nearly four in ten adults are obese, and hypertension prevalence runs 35% above the citywide average, a combination that drives heart disease, stroke, and diabetes at rates that are devastating but preventable.
Access to specialty care compounds the problem. Dermatology is virtually nonexistent in Morrisania. Most residents travel over 20 minutes for a skin evaluation. Weight management programs that accept Medicaid are scarce, leaving patients without evidence-based options like GLP-1 medications.
Moses Medical is just 1 mile from Morrisania, three stops south on the 2 or 5 from Freeman St. We offer medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications (semaglutide and tirzepatide), and the care team can start the prior authorization paperwork and talk through what your plan covers. Our on-site CLIA lab monitors A1C, lipid panels, and metabolic markers during the same visit as your doctor’s appointment. You can also book a dermatology visit for rashes, acne, eczema, or a spot you want looked at, and get help deciding whether a specialist referral is the right next step.
For patients managing weight, blood pressure, and heart risk, a visit can connect the care plan, lab work, and follow-up without sending you across the borough for every next step.
Sources: NYC Community Health Profiles (2024), NYC DOHMH Neighborhood Health Data, HRSA HPSA Finder.
What We Can Do About It
Each of these conditions is common in Morrisania. Here's how Moses Medical addresses them, often at $0 under Medicaid.
Obesity & Weight Management
39% of Morrisania adults are obese, 1.5x the NYC average
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Hypertension & Cardiovascular Risk
35% higher hypertension prevalence than NYC average
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis
Skin Conditions
Limited dermatology access in Morrisania. Most residents travel 20+ minutes.
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Free or Low-Cost Under Your Plan
We accept these Medicaid managed care plans:
GLP-1 Weight Loss
The care team can help talk through coverage questions when possible. If your plan denies the brand, we will tell you what the decision says and what options are left.
Preventive Screenings
Annual physicals, bloodwork, and cancer screenings with coverage questions reviewed by the care team
Dermatology
Visits for rashes, acne, and skin changes, with coverage questions reviewed by the care team
Our staff prepares and submits prior authorization requests for you. Your plan decides the outcome, and we will tell you what it says and what the options are if a request is denied.
Your Providers Who Speak Spanish & English
Providers matched to Morrisania's community by language and specialty.
Dr. Kamal Batra
Internal Medicine
North Shore Hospital at Forest Hills
Accepting New Patients
Michelle Benrimon
Family Medicine
Accepting New Patients
Amir Mohammed
Mental Health
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Hossain Rouf
Podiatry
DVA NY Harbor Healthcare
Accepting New Patients
Getting Here from Morrisania
Subway
- 2/5 trains (Freeman St station)
Bus
- Bx4 (Westchester Ave)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get GLP-1 weight loss medication covered by MetroPlus near Morrisania?
Where can I get a skin concern checked near Morrisania?
How do I get to Moses Medical from Freeman St station?
Can Moses Medical help me manage high blood pressure near Morrisania?
Need help choosing?
Start with the care option that fits your concern.
Browse care options or call the office. We can help narrow down the choices.