federally qualified health center site
Estero Health Center — Fort Myers, Florida
About Estero Health Center
Estero Health Center 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 2012; 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 Estero Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Estero Health 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 101178 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1821412016.
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 Estero Health Center
Estero Health 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
Estero Health 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
Estero Health Center is at 19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL, 33908-4818, Lee County.
Fort Myers measures 1,684 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 239-332-0417 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 Estero Health Center
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC site is Summerlin Health Center in Fort Myers, 7.7 miles away.
Bonita Springs Health Center in Bonita Springs is the next one out, 9.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203, listed under Community Care Access, 10 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lee County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Summerlin Health Center | Same network · Fort Myers | 7.7 mi |
| Bonita Springs Health Center | Same network · Bonita Springs | 9.5 mi |
| Colonial Administrative | Same network · Fort Myers | 10.2 mi |
| BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 11.2 mi |
| The Salvation Army | Same network · Fort Myers | 12.7 mi |
| FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN | Same network · Fort Myers | 12.9 mi |
| Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203 | Community Care Access · Fort Myers | 10 mi |
| Healthcare Network North (Veterans Park) | Community Care Access · Naples | 12.8 mi |
| CREEKSIDE PEDIATRICS | Community Care Access · Naples | 12.8 mi |
| Healthcare Network Badra Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Naples | 14.6 mi |
| 6645 Willow Park | Community Care Access · Naples | 16.1 mi |
| Nichols Pediatric Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 17.1 mi |
| Van Domelen Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 18.2 mi |
| Nichols Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 19.3 mi |
| Healthcare Network Cordero Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Naples | 20.8 mi |
| Children's Care East | Community Care Access · Naples | 22.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Estero Health Center
Does Estero Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101178 for Estero Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 239-332-0417 to confirm.
What kind of site is Estero Health Center?
HRSA records Estero Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. 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 Estero Health Center?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at Estero Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 239-332-0417 for open days.
Where is Estero Health Center?
Estero Health Center is at 19701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL, 33908-4818, Lee County. The area measures 1,684 people per square mile. Lee County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Estero Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Estero Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 239-332-0417 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC locations near Estero Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC sites to Estero Health 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.