Senator Carlucci Offers Residents Information About Where They Can Get Tested

Dear Friends,

We have received many questions about testing. I am making every effort to increase testing in Rockland and Westchester Counties. NYS is administering about 30,000 tests a day and will be ramping up this effort.  The State Testing Centers have specific criteria for who can be tested so please see the "Protocal For Testing" for more information. 

You can take an online assessment to see if you meet the testing criteria. All State locations require an appointment through the State Department of Health 24 hour hotline:1-888-364-3065. 

We now have new State testing center, which offers walk-in appointments in Haverstraw so Rockland residents who may not have a car can access testing. Haverstraw had some of the highest rates of infection in Rockland County. We additionally, have a State testing site at Harriman State Park's Anthony Wayne Recreation Area in Stony Point. I will continue to advocate for a testing center in Spring Valley where the infection rate is high. 

In Westchester County, we now have State testing sites in New Rochelle, Yonkers, and Mount Vernon. Residents in Ossining can call the State 24-hour hotline: 1-888-364-3065 to inquire about an appointment at the New Rochelle drive through testing site at Glen Island Park. County Executive Latimer's office is working with the State to begin antibody testing for first responders and essential workers at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

There are also providers in Rockland and Westchester working to bridge current testing gaps. My office has worked diligently to compile a list. Many of these providers do not require residency. 

However, while providers are required under the law to provide testing for free, there could be hidden fees, like a charge for an "office visit" or for a telehealth visit so it is VERY important that you call ahead to find out their policy, verify they take your insurance, and discuss with your insurance if there are any co-pays. Private providers may have different criteria than the State for who they will test, and it's always best to consult your doctor.  Additionally, in recent days there has been discussion about the accuracy of anti-body testing, you can find more information here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/28/health/coronavirus-antibody-tests-terrible/index.html.

If you are seeking an antibody test to give plasma, you can contact: COVIDSerumTesting@mountsinai.org.

Rockland County

1) Crystal Run Healthcare West Nyack

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 2 Centerock Rd, West Nyack, NY 10994
• Phone: 845-643-3909                     
• Type of Testing: Diagnostic (are you negative or positive)
• Should call ahead to confirm insurance coverage
• Allowing patients without insurance for a fee
• Offering a drive through testing center

 

2) Medrite Urgent Care

• Address: 175 NY-59, Spring Valley, NY 10977
• Phone: 845-271-6300
• Should call ahead to confirm insurance coverage
• Recommended to call ahead
• Type of Testing: Antibody and Diagnostic
• Offering a drive through testing center
• You can register online, if plan on going here

 

3) Community Medical & Dental Care

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 40 Robert Pitt Dr, Monsey, NY 10952
• Phone: 845-352-6800
• Type of testing: Antibody
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Speaks Spanish

 

4) Rockland NY Medical Services PC/Yanina Kotlyar MD

 Appointment is Required!

• Address: 20 Squadron Blvd, New City, NY 10956
• Phone: 845-634-8800
• Type of Testing: Diagnostic and Antibody
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Provider says a diagnostic test is $125 and an antibody test is $150
• Offering a drive through testing center

 

5) Good Samaritan Hospital  

Appointment is Required!

Only for current or former Good Sam patients who have a prescription from their doctor to get the test.                               

• Address: 255 Lafayette Ave, Suffern, NY 10901
• Phone: 845-368-5800 or 845-368-5805 (8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
• Type of Testing: Call ahead to find out
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Offering a drive through testing center

 

6) Rite-Aid in Valley Cottage

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 133 NY-303, Valley Cottage, NY 10989
• Testing through Project Baseline      
• Must fill out screening form, here
• If your answers from the screening form determine you are eligible, you will receive details on how and where to get tested
• Once tested, you'll be informed via email or phone when your COVID-19 test results are available
• Drive through testing center

 

Westchester County

 1)      Westchester Medical Center       

 Appointment is Required!

• Address: 100 Woods Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
• Phone: 914-202-4530
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Type of testing: Diagnostic (8:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. daily)
• Drive through testing center                     

 

3) Formé Medical Center & Urgent Care in White Plains

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 7-11 S Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
• Phone: 914-723-4900
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Type of testing: Antibody or Diagnostic
• Speaks Spanish 
• You do not need a vehicle to access testing
• There is a cost associated with the test and lab fee if you do not have health insurance                  

 

4) Urgent Care of Westchester              

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 155 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY
• Phone: 914-372-7171
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Type of testing: Antibody or Diagnostic
• You check-in online, here 

 

5) Caremount Medical - Yorktown Campus                            

Appointment is Required! 

• Address: 355 Kear Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598-4415
• Phone: 914-962-5060
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage; see accepted plans, here
• Type of testing: Antibody or Diagnostic

 

6) AFC Urgent Care Yorktown Heights 

Appointment is Required!

• Address: 3379 Crompond Rd., Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
• Phone: 914-930-5550
• Must call ahead about insurance coverage
• Type of testing: Antibody (3p-5p daily) 

If you do not have insurance, feel you were unfairly billed for a test, or need help navigating any resources above, please contact my office for assistance at (845) 623-3627 or (914) 941-2041, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. You can also email me at carlucci@nysenate.gov.

Sincerely, 

David Carlucci

 

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