federally qualified health center site

Health Express — Parrish, Florida

About Health Express

Health Express is a federally qualified health center site in Parrish, Manatee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Manatee County.

MCR HEALTH INC runs 40 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 Health Express

Part B pays for the visit at Health Express 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 101144 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.

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 Health Express

Health Express 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

Health Express 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

Health Express is at 12271 US Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL, 34219-8410, Manatee County.

That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.

Parrish measures 759 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcrhs.org.

Call 941-776-4000 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 Health Express

The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is EDGAR H. PRICE FAMILY & CHILDREN HEALTHCARE CENTER in Parrish, at the same registered coordinates.

MCR Health, Inc. Administrative in Parrish is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.

The closest unrelated listing is Ruskin Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Manatee County carries 31 listings.

The full Florida list is.

Other options near Health Express
ResourceTypeDistance
EDGAR H. PRICE FAMILY & CHILDREN HEALTHCARE CENTERSame network · Parrish<0.1 mi
MCR Health, Inc. AdministrativeSame network · Parrish<0.1 mi
Medical Express Mobile UnitSame network · Parrish<0.1 mi
Mobile Eye CareSame network · Parrish<0.1 mi
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTERSame network · Palmetto8.2 mi
Manatee Elementary School Based Health CenterSame network · Bradenton9.6 mi
Ruskin Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Ruskin9 mi
Wimauma Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Wimauma10.7 mi
Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc AdministrationCommunity Care Access · Riverview15.7 mi
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota17.4 mi
CenterPlace Health Ringling Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota18.2 mi
Evara Health - BayfrontCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg18.3 mi
METRO Downtown St. PeteCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg18.4 mi
CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sarasota18.6 mi
MOBILE MEDICAL UNITCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg18.7 mi
Evara Health - Johnnie Ruth ClarkeCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg19 mi

Common questions

Questions about Health Express

Does Health Express accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101144 for Health Express, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 941-776-4000 to confirm.

What kind of site is Health Express?

HRSA records Health Express as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. MCR HEALTH INC operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at Health Express?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Health Express. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 941-776-4000 for open days.

Where is Health Express?

Health Express is at 12271 US Highway 301 N, Parrish, FL, 34219-8410, Manatee County. The area measures 759 people per square mile. Manatee County holds 31 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Health Express?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Health Express charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 941-776-4000 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other MCR HEALTH INC locations near Health Express?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MCR HEALTH INC sites to Health Express 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.