Crotona Park East Deserves Better Healthcare
15 specialties half a mile away. Walk-ins welcome, 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 15 specialties, an on-site CLIA-certified lab, and behavioral health services (no copay, no referral under Medicaid) within reach of a neighborhood that has been underserved for decades.
Our behavioral health team, led by Dr. Emmanuel Okafor, provides psychiatric evaluation and medication management in English, French, and Haitian Creole. For diabetes management, our internal medicine team coordinates with wound care and our on-site lab to monitor A1C, metabolic panels, and wound cultures during a single visit. No separate lab appointments, no referrals lost in the mail.
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:
Behavioral Health
No copay, no referral needed under New York Medicaid
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.
Dr. Aisha Williams
Endocrinology
Harlem Hospital Center
Accepting New Patients
Anita Desai
Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
Dr. David Reyes
Wound Care
Lincoln Medical Center
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Emmanuel Okafor
Behavioral Health
BronxCare Health System
Accepting New Patients
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan
Dermatology
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Accepting New Patients
Jean-Pierre Beaumont
Primary Care
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 Dr. Emmanuel Okafor · 6 min read
Diabetic Wound Won't Heal? When Home Care Isn't Enough
By Dr. David Reyes · 5 min read
Your First Visit to Moses Medical: What to Bring, What to Expect, and How We're Different
By Moses Medical · 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?
Ready when you are
Need help choosing the right visit?
Book online or call. We will help match you to the right provider and verify your insurance before you walk in.