federally qualified health center site
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN — Fort Myers, Florida
About FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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 1992; 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
Part B pays for the visit at FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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 101884 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1326090390.
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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN is at 2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-3717, 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 239-332-0417 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC site is RMCM Mobile Van in Fort Myers, 0.2 miles away.
VICTORIA in Fort Myers is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203, listed under Community Care Access, 3.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lee County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RMCM Mobile Van | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.2 mi |
| VICTORIA | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.2 mi |
| The Salvation Army | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.5 mi |
| BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 1.8 mi |
| Colonial Administrative | Same network · Fort Myers | 2.8 mi |
| EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 3.1 mi |
| Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203 | Community Care Access · Fort Myers | 3.4 mi |
| Healthcare Network North (Veterans Park) | Community Care Access · Naples | 25.7 mi |
| CREEKSIDE PEDIATRICS | Community Care Access · Naples | 25.7 mi |
| Healthcare Network Badra Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Naples | 27.5 mi |
| 6645 Willow Park | Community Care Access · Naples | 29 mi |
| Van Domelen Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 29.6 mi |
| Nichols Pediatric Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 30 mi |
| CHS-FSU Primary Care | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 30.2 mi |
| Healthcare Network Van Domelen Health Express | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 30.2 mi |
| Healthcare Network - Mobile Outreach 1 | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 30.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN
Does FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101884 for FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN, 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN?
HRSA records FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1992. 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN?
HRSA reports 47.5 operating hours a week at FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN. 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN?
FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN is at 2232 Grand Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-3717, 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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 FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC sites to FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN 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.