federally qualified health center site
Bunche Park Elementary School — Opa Locka, Florida
About Bunche Park Elementary School
Bunche Park Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Opa Locka, Miami-Dade County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Miami-Dade County.
JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC runs 74 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Bunche Park Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Bunche Park Elementary School under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at Bunche Park Elementary School
Bunche Park Elementary School is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Florida has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 5,133,537 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-963-5337; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Bunche Park Elementary School is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
Bunche Park Elementary School is at 16001 Bunche Park School Dr, Opa Locka, FL, 33054-6999, Miami-Dade County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Opa Locka measures 6,200 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at jtchs.org.
Call 305-621-1469 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near Bunche Park Elementary School
The nearest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC site is Golden Glades Elementary School in Opa Locka, 0.7 miles away.
Nathan B. Young Elementary School in Opa Locka is the next one out, 1.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Medical Van, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Miami-Dade County carries 217 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Golden Glades Elementary School | Same network · Opa Locka | 0.7 mi |
| Nathan B. Young Elementary School | Same network · Opa Locka | 1.1 mi |
| JTCHS - Opa Locka Youth and Children's Wellness Center | Same network · Opa Locka | 1.5 mi |
| Scott Lake Elementary School | Same network · Miami | 1.5 mi |
| Crestview Elementary School | Same network · Miami Gardens | 1.7 mi |
| Miami Carol City Senior High School | Same network · Miami Gardens | 1.8 mi |
| Mobile Medical Van | Community Care Access · Miami Gardens | 0.6 mi |
| Center for Family and Child Enrichment | Community Care Access · Miami Gardens | 0.7 mi |
| CHN MDC North | Community Care Access · Miami | 3 mi |
| Hialeah Middle School | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 3.5 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Medical Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.9 mi |
| North Miami Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.9 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Specialty Care Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.9 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Geriatric Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.9 mi |
| MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL SBHC | Community Care Access · Miami Lakes | 4.3 mi |
| Clubhouse Day by Day Expansion | Community Care Access · Hialeah | 4.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Bunche Park Elementary School
Does Bunche Park Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Bunche Park Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 305-621-1469 to confirm.
What kind of site is Bunche Park Elementary School?
HRSA records Bunche Park Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 74 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Bunche Park Elementary School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Bunche Park Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 305-621-1469 for open days.
Where is Bunche Park Elementary School?
Bunche Park Elementary School is at 16001 Bunche Park School Dr, Opa Locka, FL, 33054-6999, Miami-Dade County. The area measures 6,200 people per square mile. Miami-Dade County holds 217 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Bunche Park Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Bunche Park Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-621-1469 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC locations near Bunche Park Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC sites to Bunche Park Elementary School and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Florida?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) reads Florida formularies free at 1-800-963-5337.