federally qualified health center site
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center — Sarasota, Florida
About CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center is a federally qualified health center site in Sarasota, Sarasota County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 48 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sarasota County.
CENTERPLACE HEALTH, INC runs 4 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 CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center
Part B pays for the visit at CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center 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 Medicare billing number 681128 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center 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
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center 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
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center is at 1750 17th St, Building E, Sarasota, FL, 34234-8632, Sarasota County.
Sarasota measures 3,854 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at centerplacehealth.org.
Call 941-529-0200 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 CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center
The nearest CENTERPLACE HEALTH, INC site is CenterPlace Health Ringling Health Center in Sarasota, 1.3 miles away.
CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult Services in Sarasota is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Fruitville Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 1.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Sarasota County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CenterPlace Health Ringling Health Center | Same network · Sarasota | 1.3 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult Services | Same network · Sarasota | 1.5 mi |
| CenterPlace Health North Port Health Center | Same network · North Port | 27.5 mi |
| North Port Behavioral Health Services Center | Same network · North Port | 27.5 mi |
| Fruitville Health Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 1.2 mi |
| Blanche H Daughtrey | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 5.5 mi |
| South Manatee Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 6.8 mi |
| Southeast Administration | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 6.8 mi |
| SOUTHEAST FAMILY HEALTH CARE CTR | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 6.8 mi |
| Southwest Health Center | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 7.2 mi |
| Whole Child Pediatrics and Riverlandings OB/GYN | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 7.2 mi |
| Bradenton Family Medical Center | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 7.9 mi |
| Southeast High School | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 8 mi |
| Cortez OB/GYN and Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Bradenton | 8.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center
Does CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 681128 for CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 941-529-0200 to confirm.
What kind of site is CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center?
HRSA records CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. CENTERPLACE HEALTH, INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 941-529-0200 for open days.
Where is CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center?
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center is at 1750 17th St, Building E, Sarasota, FL, 34234-8632, Sarasota County. The area measures 3,854 people per square mile. Sarasota County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 941-529-0200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CENTERPLACE HEALTH, INC locations near CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CENTERPLACE HEALTH, INC sites to CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center 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.