federally qualified health center site
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE — Fort Myers, Florida
About EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Myers, Lee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1994; it reports 47.5 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Lee County.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC runs 15 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 EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE
Part B pays for the visit at EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE 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 101896 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1669634903.
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 EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE 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
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE 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
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE is at 4040 Palm Beach Blvd STE A, Fort Myers, FL, 33916-3470, Lee County.
Fort Myers measures 1,945 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at fhcswf.org.
Call 239-344-2304 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 EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC site is The Salvation Army in Fort Myers, 2.9 miles away.
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN in Fort Myers is the next one out, 3.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203, listed under Community Care Access, 6.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lee County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | Same network · Fort Myers | 2.9 mi |
| FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN | Same network · Fort Myers | 3.1 mi |
| RMCM Mobile Van | Same network · Fort Myers | 3.3 mi |
| VICTORIA | Same network · Fort Myers | 3.3 mi |
| BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 4.4 mi |
| Colonial Administrative | Same network · Fort Myers | 5.3 mi |
| Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203 | Community Care Access · Fort Myers | 6.2 mi |
| CREEKSIDE PEDIATRICS | Community Care Access · Naples | 27.3 mi |
| Healthcare Network North (Veterans Park) | Community Care Access · Naples | 27.4 mi |
| CHS-FSU Primary Care | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29 mi |
| Healthcare Network Badra Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Naples | 29.1 mi |
| Healthcare Network Van Domelen Health Express | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.1 mi |
| Healthcare Network - Mobile Outreach 1 | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.1 mi |
| Healthcare Network Mobile Outreach 2 | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.1 mi |
| RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.1 mi |
| MARION E FETHER MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE
Does EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101896 for EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 239-344-2304 to confirm.
What kind of site is EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE?
HRSA records EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1994. FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 239-344-2304 for open days.
Where is EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE?
EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE is at 4040 Palm Beach Blvd STE A, Fort Myers, FL, 33916-3470, Lee County. The area measures 1,945 people per square mile. Lee County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 239-344-2304 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC locations near EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC sites to EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE 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.