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Gotham Health NYC: Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Every Borough
A borough-by-borough guide to NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health community health centers — sliding-scale, affordable primary care for uninsured, undocumented, and Medicaid New Yorkers. Central line: 1-844-692-4692.

If you live in New York City and you’ve been putting off a check-up, a vaccine, or a nagging health worry because you don’t have insurance — or because you’re not sure your insurance is “good enough” — there is a system built specifically for you. It’s called NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, and it’s the city’s network of neighborhood health centers where care is delivered regardless of your ability to pay, your insurance status, or your immigration status.

Gotham Health is the community-based primary and preventive care arm of NYC Health + Hospitals, the largest municipal health care system in the United States. It operates roughly 30 sites across all five boroughs — 12 large centers and 17 smaller neighborhood locations — many of them placed deliberately in the neighborhoods that need them most. This guide walks you through what Gotham Health is, what it costs, what services you can get, and exactly where to find a center near you in every borough.

What Is Gotham Health, Exactly?

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health was formed in 2015 to bring primary care directly into NYC neighborhoods rather than concentrating it inside large hospitals. The idea is simple: keep families healthy in their own communities with routine, preventive, ongoing care so that problems get caught early instead of turning into emergencies.

Gotham Health centers are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) — in fact, Gotham Health describes itself as the largest FQHC system in the country. That designation matters for you as a patient because FQHCs are required to serve everyone, offer care on a sliding fee scale based on income, and accept patients whether or not they have insurance.

According to NYC Health + Hospitals, “Financial concerns should not keep New Yorkers from seeking the health care their families need,” and the system commits to keeping patient information and immigration status private while serving New Yorkers regardless of ability to pay.

Who This Helps

Gotham Health is built for a wide range of New Yorkers, but it’s especially valuable if you are:

  • Uninsured and worried about the cost of seeing a doctor.
  • An immigrant, including undocumented residents — care is provided and immigration status is kept private. (If you don’t qualify for or can’t afford insurance, the NYC Care program connects you to Gotham Health and the broader H+H system at low or no cost.)
  • On Medicaid, MetroPlusHealth, or another low-cost plan and looking for a primary care home that accepts it.
  • A parent who needs pediatric check-ups, immunizations, or WIC nutrition support close to home.
  • Managing a chronic condition like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure and need consistent, affordable follow-up.
  • New to a neighborhood and simply want a trusted, multilingual primary care provider nearby.

What Does It Cost?

Cost depends on your situation, but the guiding principle is that no one is turned away because they can’t pay. Here’s how it generally breaks down:

  • If you have insurance (Medicaid, MetroPlusHealth, Medicare, or a commercial plan), Gotham Health bills your plan like any provider. You can check whether your specific insurance is accepted using the H+H Health Insurance Search tool.
  • If you’re uninsured, you’re assessed on a sliding fee scale based on your income and ability to pay. A financial counselor will help you figure out what you owe and whether you qualify for free or reduced-cost coverage.
  • If you don’t qualify for insurance at all — including undocumented New Yorkers — NYC Care guarantees low-cost and no-cost services through the H+H system.

Every Gotham Health center has financial counselors who can sit down with you, screen you for Medicaid or other programs, and enroll you on the spot. You don’t need to have everything figured out before you walk in.

What Services Can You Get?

Gotham Health centers are designed to be a one-stop primary care home. Across the network you can access:

  • Adult medicine — annual physicals, chronic disease management (asthma, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension), and preventive screenings.
  • Pediatric care — well-child visits, immunizations, and sick visits for kids.
  • Women’s health — gynecology, family planning, and prenatal referrals.
  • Behavioral health — mental health counseling and support services at many sites.
  • Dental care, eye care, podiatry, dermatology, and radiology/imaging at select centers.
  • WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) at participating locations.

Not every service is offered at every site, so it’s worth calling ahead to confirm. The central number — 1-844-692-4692 (1-844-NYC-4NYC) — can direct you to the right center for what you need.

Gotham Health Centers by Borough

Below is a borough-by-borough sampling of Gotham Health locations, with verified addresses and appointment hours. All centers use the same central appointment line: 1-844-692-4692. Hours can change, so confirm before you go. For the complete, current list, see the official Gotham Health locations page.

The Bronx

  • Gotham Health, Belvis — 545 East 142nd Street, Bronx, NY 10454. Mon/Wed/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Morrisania — 1225 Gerard Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452. Mon/Wed/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Tremont — 1920 Webster Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457. Mon/Wed/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Gun Hill — 1012 East Gun Hill Road, Bronx, NY 10469. Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; every 2nd Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Manhattan

  • Gotham Health, Sydenham — 264 West 118th Street, New York, NY 10026. Mon/Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tue/Wed/Thu 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Gouverneur — 227 Madison Street, New York, NY 10002. Mon/Tue/Thu 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Wed/Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, St. Nicholas — 281 West 127th Street, New York, NY 10027. Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Roberto Clemente Center — 540 East 13th Street, New York, NY 10009. Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Brooklyn

  • Gotham Health, Cumberland — 100 North Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205. Mon/Wed/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, East New York — 2094 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207. Mon–Thu 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Fri/Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Bedford — 485 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Bushwick — 335 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Mon 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Queens

  • Gotham Health, Roosevelt — 37-50 72nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372. Mon/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Lefrak — 59-17 Junction Boulevard, Queens, NY 11368. Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; 1st & 2nd Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, Parsons — 90-37 Parsons Boulevard, Queens, NY 11432. Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tue/Thu 8:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
  • Gotham Health, South Queens — 114-02 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434. Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Staten Island

  • Gotham Health, Vanderbilt — 165 Vanderbilt Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10304. Mon/Wed/Thu/Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Tue 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sat 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

How to Take Action

Here’s exactly how to get started with Gotham Health this week:

  1. Call to make an appointment. Dial 1-844-692-4692 (1-844-NYC-4NYC). Tell them your neighborhood and what you need, and they’ll match you to the nearest center offering that service.
  2. Or book online. Use the Make an Appointment page at nychealthandhospitals.org.
  3. Find your closest site. Browse the full Gotham Health locations directory to confirm the address and hours nearest you.
  4. Sort out payment with a financial counselor. If you’re worried about cost or insurance, call 1-844-692-4692 and select option 3 to speak with an NYC Health + Hospitals financial counselor. They can screen you for Medicaid and other programs. For insurance application help, you can also reach the city’s Human Resources Administration (HRA) at 1-888-692-6116.
  5. If you have no insurance and can’t get it, enroll in NYC Care. Learn more and sign up at nyccare.nyc — it guarantees low- and no-cost access to the H+H system, including Gotham Health, for New Yorkers who don’t qualify for or can’t afford insurance.
  6. Bring what you have. Any ID, proof of address, proof of income, and insurance card if you have one will speed things up — but not having them won’t stop you from being seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need insurance to be seen at a Gotham Health center?

No. Gotham Health centers serve patients regardless of insurance status. If you’re uninsured, you’ll be placed on a sliding fee scale based on your income, and a financial counselor will help you apply for coverage. If you can’t get insurance at all, NYC Care guarantees access.

Can undocumented immigrants use Gotham Health?

Yes. NYC Health + Hospitals provides care regardless of immigration status and keeps that information private. Undocumented New Yorkers who don’t qualify for insurance can use the NYC Care program to access Gotham Health and the broader H+H system at low or no cost.

What’s the main phone number for Gotham Health?

The central appointment and information line is 1-844-692-4692 (also written as 1-844-NYC-4NYC). To speak with a financial counselor about insurance and payment, call that same number and select option 3.

What’s the difference between Gotham Health and an H+H hospital?

Gotham Health centers are community-based clinics focused on primary and preventive care — check-ups, vaccines, chronic disease management, and similar everyday needs. The H+H hospitals (like Bellevue, Lincoln, Kings County, Elmhurst, and others) handle emergency care, inpatient stays, and specialized services. For a medical emergency, always call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Do Gotham Health centers offer mental health services?

Many do. Behavioral health services, including mental health counseling, are available at numerous Gotham Health sites. Call 1-844-692-4692 to find the nearest center offering behavioral health care.

A Note on Using This Information

NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health is one of the most accessible front doors to health care in New York City — and for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, it’s the difference between getting care and going without. Whether you’re uninsured, undocumented, on Medicaid, or just looking for a primary care home in your own neighborhood, there is very likely a Gotham Health center within reach. Start with one phone call: 1-844-692-4692.

For related guidance, see our coverage of NYC health insurance and Medicaid enrollment and when to choose urgent care versus the emergency room.

This is general health information, not medical advice. Contact your healthcare provider for medical guidance. In a medical emergency, call 911. Phone numbers, addresses, hours, and program details were verified against NYC Health + Hospitals at the time of writing but can change — confirm current details directly with the center before you visit.

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