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Bella Vista Health Center

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890 Hunts Point Ave, Bronx, NY 10474
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMon, Wed, Fri: 8:00am-6:00pm; Tues, Thurs: 7:00am-7:00pm
Phone(718) 589-2141
PaymentSliding Fee Scale, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance
ContactJeanette Melendez
Last updatedMay 21, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Insurance

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental

Services described in the directory record: Family Planning; Equality Clinic - LGBTQ services; Prenatal; Primary Care; Social Services; Nutrition; Psychology; Pediatrics; Psychotherapy; Podiatry

Hours and Appointments

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00am-6:00pm; Tues, Thurs: 7:00am-7:00pm

Call ahead to confirm same-day availability and appointment requirements.

Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

The name “Bella Vista” means “beautiful view” in Spanish. Hunts Point residents associate the name with quality, affordable health care in their neighborhood. On a peninsula that is isolated from the rest of the Bronx and where health care services are lacking, Bella Vista is more than a beautiful view. It’s a means to ensuring a healthier Hunts Point. The community has a well-documented history of high rates of asthma, obesity, HIV/AIDS and diabetes, coupled with its geographic isolation. Residents were in need of a health care center they could afford without having to travel far. And they got what they were looking for when The Bella Vista Health Center opened in 2000. Its central location on Hunts Point Avenue, combined with a convenient six-days-a-week schedule, a culturally competent and bilingual staff (many of whom live in the community), and a range of primary and specialty care services put the health and well-being of Hunts Point residents in good hands, giving them more than “a beautiful view” toward achieving good health. Bella Vista has introduced the Equality Clinic, a welcoming and inclusive safe space which provides the following integrated health care and social services for patients identifying as LGBTQ: Primary care; Sexual Health - PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis), Contraception, Sexually transmitted infections (STI) screening; PrEP-AP and ADAP enrollment; HIV Care; Gender affirming Hormone Therapy; Gender-affirming surgery referrals; Social & Behavioral Health Services.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 58 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Common Questions About Free and Low-Cost Clinics

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Is this clinic actually free?
Often not entirely. "Free clinic" usually means one of three things: a volunteer clinic with no charge, a community health center with a sliding fee scale based on household size and income, or a clinic that charges a small flat visit fee. A sliding scale can still leave a bill. Ask what the lowest tier costs before you book.
What if I have no income at all?
Most sliding-scale programs have a lowest tier for people with no income, and many accept a signed self-declaration when you have no pay stubs to show. Ask for the clinic's discount program by name and ask what proof they take. Being told "bring proof of income" does not mean you are turned away for having none.
What should I bring to a first visit?
Usually a photo ID, something showing your address, proof of income or a self-declaration, your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a written list of your current medications and doses. Call ahead — requirements vary, and arriving without the right paperwork is the most common reason a first visit gets rescheduled.
Do I need insurance, or immigration documents?
Federally funded health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status and do not require proof of citizenship to provide care. Volunteer and charitable clinics set their own rules. If it matters to you, ask before your visit what they require and what they record.
Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
Can I get a prescription refilled here?
Most clinics require an appointment before they will refill anything, and a first appointment can be weeks out. If you are close to running out of a medication you cannot safely stop, say so when you call — say the medication name and how many days you have left. Ask your pharmacy at the same time; pharmacists can sometimes authorise a short emergency supply.
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Location

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