federally qualified health center site
Florida Department of Health in Walton County — Defuniak Springs, Florida
About Florida Department of Health in Walton County
Florida Department of Health in Walton County is a federally qualified health center site in Defuniak Springs, Walton 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 40-hour median for health center sites in Walton County.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH runs 6 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 Florida Department of Health in Walton County
Part B pays for the visit at Florida Department of Health in Walton County 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 101136 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1164775870.
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 Florida Department of Health in Walton County
Florida Department of Health in Walton County 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
Florida Department of Health in Walton County 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
Florida Department of Health in Walton County is at 362 State Highway 83, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32433-3800, Walton County.
Defuniak Springs measures 453 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 47.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at doh.state.fl.us.
Call 850-892-8015 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 Florida Department of Health in Walton County
The nearest FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH site is West DeFuniak Elementary School in Defuniak Springs, 1.6 miles away.
Maude Saunders Elementary School in Defuniak Springs is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PanCare Health Mobile Unit #10, listed under Community Care Access, 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Walton County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West DeFuniak Elementary School | Same network · Defuniak Springs | 1.6 mi |
| Maude Saunders Elementary School | Same network · Defuniak Springs | 1.7 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Paxton Branch | Same network · Laurel Hill | 20 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch | Same network · Santa Rosa Beach | 24.6 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Union County - New River Community Health Care Center | Same network · Lake Butler | 230.7 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Bradford County - New River Community Health Center | Same network · Starke | 244.7 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #10 | Community Care Access · Freeport | 16 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Medical/Dental Unit #2 | Community Care Access · Freeport | 16 mi |
| Freeport Clinic | Community Care Access · Freeport | 16 mi |
| PanCare - Bonifay | Community Care Access · Bonifay | 25.6 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #3 | Community Care Access · Bonifay | 25.6 mi |
| Crestview Health and Dental Center | Community Care Access · Crestview | 26.5 mi |
| Longwood Elementary School | Community Care Access · Shalimar | 33.5 mi |
| Elliott Point Elementary School | Community Care Access · Fort Walton Beach | 35.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Florida Department of Health in Walton County
Does Florida Department of Health in Walton County accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101136 for Florida Department of Health in Walton County, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 850-892-8015 to confirm.
What kind of site is Florida Department of Health in Walton County?
HRSA records Florida Department of Health in Walton County as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Florida Department of Health in Walton County?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at Florida Department of Health in Walton County. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 850-892-8015 for open days.
Where is Florida Department of Health in Walton County?
Florida Department of Health in Walton County is at 362 State Highway 83, Defuniak Springs, FL, 32433-3800, Walton County. The area measures 453 people per square mile. Walton County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Florida Department of Health in Walton County?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Florida Department of Health in Walton County charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 850-892-8015 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH locations near Florida Department of Health in Walton County?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH sites to Florida Department of Health in Walton County 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.