How far is your clinic from Maspeth?

The clinic is in Elmhurst at 41-02 75th St, a short way north of Queens Boulevard, not in Maspeth itself. From the Grand Avenue area, the Q58 or Q59 bus toward Queens Boulevard takes about 15 to 20 minutes, followed by a short walk. You can also transfer at Grand Av–Newtown to the M or R for one or two stops. Driving usually takes 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic near the Long Island Expressway.

Do you accept new patients from Maspeth?

Yes, we are taking new patients from Maspeth, and many families register together so parents, children and grandparents share one care team. When you call, we will ask a few questions about your health and insurance and book a first visit long enough to go over your history. Bring your medications, a photo ID, your insurance card and records from your last doctor if you have them.

Do you offer same-day appointments?

Yes, within limits. We keep some same-day appointments open each weekday for new illnesses and minor injuries, and they tend to go early. From Maspeth, the best approach is to call when the clinic opens at 9 AM, confirm a time, then catch the bus so you are not waiting in the lobby. Walk-ins are seen when the schedule allows. Anyone with a medical emergency should call 911 rather than travel to the clinic.

Which insurance plans do you accept?

We accept most major insurance plans, including Medicaid, Medicare and a range of commercial plans. Maspeth patients often have Medicare Advantage, union or employer coverage, and each has its own network rules, so the safest step is to call with your member ID before booking. Our staff will confirm whether your plan is accepted, whether you need a referral and what your copay might be.

Serving Maspeth from our Elmhurst clinic

Primary Care Doctor Near Maspeth, Queens

Live in Maspeth? City Prime Care's Elmhurst clinic at 41-02 75th St is a short trip away. There is no City Prime Care office in Maspeth, but a primary care doctor for Maspeth families is about 15 to 20 minutes north by the Q58 or Q59 bus toward Queens Boulevard. Our Elmhurst care team speaks English and Spanish, and interpreters for other languages can be arranged when you book.

Patients are seen at City Prime Care, 41-02 75th St, Elmhurst, NY 11373

Why Maspeth Patients Choose Our Elmhurst Clinic

Maspeth is a neighborhood of two-family houses, corner delis and small businesses along Grand Avenue, with the Long Island Expressway cutting across its northern edge and warehouses toward Newtown Creek. It has no subway line of its own, and many residents have spent years driving out of the area or waiting weeks for a doctor near me in Maspeth.

Our Elmhurst, Queens clinic is close enough that a bus ride up Grand Avenue gets you there, and far enough into the transit hub that the trip home is easy too. Longtime homeowners, retirees who have lived near Frontera Park for decades and younger families renting on the side streets all see the same primary care team, which keeps their history and follows their care from one year to the next.

Same-Day Appointments

Each weekday we hold back same-day appointments for illnesses that cannot sit until next week, like a fever that will not break or a urinary infection. Because the bus from Maspeth takes a while, phone us first thing in the morning and we will tell you what is open before you head out. Walk-ins are seen when the schedule allows. If symptoms are severe or sudden, call 911 instead.

Doctors Who Speak English, Spanish

The Elmhurst care team works in English and Spanish, from the front desk to the exam room. Maspeth has long been home to Polish, Irish, Italian and Latino families, and not everyone is comfortable describing symptoms in English. If you or a parent would rather speak Polish or another language, mention it when scheduling and we will line up an interpreter so the visit is clear for everyone.

Most Insurance Accepted

Most major insurance plans are accepted at the Elmhurst clinic, including Medicaid and Medicare. Many Maspeth retirees carry Medicare with a supplemental or Advantage plan, and those plans vary in how they handle primary care, so give us a call with your member ID before the first appointment. We will check your coverage and flag anything that might need a referral.

Getting Here from Maspeth

Getting to a doctor near Maspeth usually means a bus or a short drive, since the neighborhood sits between subway lines. Our clinic at 41-02 75th St is north of Queens Boulevard, near the Broadway and Roosevelt Avenue transit hub in Elmhurst. From most of Maspeth the trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes by bus plus a short walk, a little less by car outside rush hour. Older patients sometimes prefer a midday slot, when buses on Grand Avenue are less crowded and parking in Elmhurst is a little easier to find. Our front desk is happy to suggest a route.

By Subway

Maspeth has no subway station, so the subway only helps as the second half of a trip. Ride the Q58 or Q59 up to Grand Av–Newtown on Queens Boulevard, then take the M or R one stop to Elmhurst Av or two stops to Jackson Heights–Roosevelt Av. From there the clinic is a short walk. Some patients find it simpler to stay on the bus and walk the last stretch.

By Bus

The bus is the most direct option. The Q58 runs along Grand Avenue through Maspeth toward Elmhurst and Corona, and the Q59 also travels Grand Avenue up to Queens Boulevard. Catch either one near the Grand Avenue and 69th Street area, ride toward Queens Boulevard, and walk north to 41st Avenue and 75th Street. Plan on about 15 to 20 minutes on the bus, and check the MTA trip planner for detours.

By Car & Parking

By car, most Maspeth drivers take 69th Street or Grand Avenue north, then continue toward Broadway in Elmhurst, usually a 10 to 20 minute drive depending on Long Island Expressway traffic. We do not have a patient parking lot. Metered spots on Broadway and the side streets near 75th Street turn over often but fill up around lunchtime, so allow a few spare minutes.

Services for Maspeth Residents

These services are all provided under one roof in Elmhurst, so a Maspeth patient does not have to piece together care across several offices. Your lab results, medication list and referral notes stay with the same team. Patients from Jackson Heights, just north of the clinic, rely on it the same way. To get started, request a visit with our appointment form or call the front desk, and tell us whether this is a checkup, a new problem or ongoing care so we can plan the right amount of time and have your paperwork ready.

Primary Care

Routine primary care at our clinic includes yearly physicals, recommended screenings, flu and other vaccines, and visits when you are sick. For Maspeth families, it also means one practice that can see a teenager for a sports form and a grandparent for a blood pressure check. We refer out for imaging and specialist care and keep track of the results.

Chronic Disease Management

Long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease risk and COPD are common among older Maspeth residents. Our chronic disease management sets a schedule of follow-up visits and lab work, reviews every medication you take, and adjusts the plan as your numbers change. Family members are welcome at visits if they help with care at home.

IV Drip Therapy

Our IV drip therapy provides fluids and selected vitamins and minerals in the clinic, after a clinician checks your history and confirms it is safe for you. Some patients ask about it after a stomach bug leaves them run down. We will be honest if oral fluids or a different treatment would serve you better, and we explain each ingredient first.

Doctors & Languages

Maspeth patients are seen by the clinicians at our Elmhurst clinic listed below. The care team speaks English and Spanish, and interpreters for other languages are available on request.

Dr. Karl E. Latortue, MD – Internal Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Speaks English

Sumakmur Holiwell, PA – Physician Assistant

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Speaks English, Indonesian

Dr. Helen Vasquez, MD – Geriatric Medicine

American Board of Family Medicine

Speaks English

Insurance Accepted

Anyone looking for a Medicaid doctor in Maspeth can be seen at our Elmhurst clinic, which accepts Medicaid, Medicare and most major commercial insurance plans. Because Medicaid managed care and Medicare Advantage plans each have their own networks, we recommend calling before your first appointment so we can confirm your plan is accepted and explain any referral rules. Bring your current insurance card and a photo ID to each visit, especially if your plan changed at the start of the year or after a job change. Details on coverage and what to bring are on our insurance page.

FAQs for Maspeth Patients

Book Your Visit at Our Elmhurst Clinic

Choose a time online or call us, and let us know if you are coming by bus so we can suggest a slot that avoids the busiest hours. On a first visit, bring your medications or a list of them, your insurance card and any recent test results.

(929) 491-4592