Morrisania Deserves Better Healthcare
GLP-1 weight loss, dermatology, and cardiology. 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, one stop on the Bx6 SBS bus from Freeman St. We offer medical weight loss with GLP-1 medications (semaglutide and tirzepatide), handling prior authorizations in-house. Our on-site CLIA lab monitors A1C, lipid panels, and metabolic markers during the same visit as your doctor’s appointment. And our dermatology practice accepts Medicaid, something most dermatologists in the Bronx don’t.
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 & Dermatology
Limited dermatology access in Morrisania. Most residents travel 20+ minutes.
How we help
MetroPlus, Fidelis, Amerigroup
Free or Low-Cost Under Your Plan
Most Morrisania residents are covered. We accept:
GLP-1 Weight Loss
The care team can help talk through coverage questions when possible. Compounding alternatives available if brand denied.
Preventive Screenings
Annual physicals, bloodwork, and cancer screenings with coverage questions reviewed by the care team
Dermatology
Skin evaluations and treatment covered under most Medicaid plans
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 Morrisania's community by language and specialty.
Getting Here from Morrisania
Subway
- 2/5 trains (Freeman St station)
Bus
- Bx6 SBS (Westchester Ave direct)
- Bx36 (Southern Blvd)
Deep Reads
Articles by our providers addressing health concerns in Morrisania.
Semaglutide vs. Tirzepatide: A Patient Guide to Medical Weight Loss
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 6 min read
Eczema, Acne, and Skin Cancer Screening: Why Every Bronx Family Needs a Dermatologist
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 5 min read
Chest Pain, Shortness of Breath, or High Blood Pressure? When to See a Cardiologist
By Moses Medical Editorial Team · 6 min read
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get GLP-1 weight loss medication covered by MetroPlus near Morrisania?
Is there a dermatologist near Morrisania who accepts Medicaid?
How do I get to Moses Medical from Freeman St station?
Does Moses Medical offer cardiology near Morrisania?
Not sure what to book?
Tell us what you need help with.
Book online or call the office. We will help choose the right visit, explain what to bring, and check your insurance if you have it.