federally qualified health center site
Edwins Elementary School — Fort Walton Beach, Florida
About Edwins Elementary School
Edwins Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa 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 2012; it reports 30 operating hours a week, in line with the 30-hour median for health center sites in Okaloosa County.
NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. runs 23 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 Edwins Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Edwins 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 NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1982006615.
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 Edwins Elementary School
Edwins 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
Edwins 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
Edwins Elementary School is at 7 Wright Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548-5277, Okaloosa County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Fort Walton Beach measures 2,932 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 30 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 850-423-4603 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 Edwins Elementary School
The nearest NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. site is Wright Elementary in Fort Walton Beach, 1.7 miles away.
Elliott Point Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach is the next one out, 2.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch, listed under Community Care Access, 27.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Okaloosa County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wright Elementary | Same network · Fort Walton Beach | 1.7 mi |
| Elliott Point Elementary School | Same network · Fort Walton Beach | 2.5 mi |
| Longwood Elementary School | Same network · Shalimar | 4.6 mi |
| Crestview Health and Dental Center | Same network · Crestview | 22.6 mi |
| WEWAHITCHKA MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Wewahitchka | 88.3 mi |
| Chattahoochee Elementary School | Same network · Chattahoochee | 109.2 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch | Community Care Access · Santa Rosa Beach | 27.4 mi |
| Caroline Street | Community Care Access · Milton | 28.1 mi |
| Highway 90 Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Milton | 32.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Edwins Elementary School
Does Edwins Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Edwins Elementary School carries NPI 1982006615, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 850-423-4603 to confirm.
What kind of site is Edwins Elementary School?
HRSA records Edwins Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2012. NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. operates it alongside 23 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Edwins Elementary School?
HRSA reports 30 operating hours a week at Edwins Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 850-423-4603 for open days.
Where is Edwins Elementary School?
Edwins Elementary School is at 7 Wright Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32548-5277, Okaloosa County. The area measures 2,932 people per square mile. Okaloosa County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Edwins Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Edwins Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 850-423-4603 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. locations near Edwins Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL CENTERS, INC. sites to Edwins 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.