federally qualified health center site
Lawton Chiles Administration — Bradenton, Florida
About Lawton Chiles Administration
Lawton Chiles Administration is a federally qualified health center site in Bradenton, Manatee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; 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 Lawton Chiles Administration
Part B pays for the visit at Lawton Chiles Administration 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 MCR HEALTH INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 Lawton Chiles Administration
Lawton Chiles Administration 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
Lawton Chiles Administration 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
Lawton Chiles Administration is at 1505 26th Ave E, Bradenton, FL, 34208-7707, Manatee County.
Bradenton measures 3,898 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcrhs.org.
Call 941-708-7627 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 Lawton Chiles Administration
The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is LAWTON CHILES CHILDREN & FAM HCC in Bradenton, at the same registered coordinates.
Southeast High School in Bradenton is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center, listed under Community Care Access, 8.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Manatee County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LAWTON CHILES CHILDREN & FAM HCC | Same network · Bradenton | <0.1 mi |
| Southeast High School | Same network · Bradenton | 0.8 mi |
| EAST MANATEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER | Same network · Bradenton | 1.2 mi |
| Manatee Elementary School Based Health Center | Same network · Bradenton | 1.2 mi |
| Coordinated Care | Same network · Bradenton | 1.7 mi |
| MCR Dermatology by Luminary | Same network · Bradenton | 1.7 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 8.7 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Ringling Health Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 9.9 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult Services | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 10.2 mi |
| Ruskin Health Center | Community Care Access · Ruskin | 18.1 mi |
| METRO South St. Pete | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 20.5 mi |
| Evara Health - Bayfront | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 20.6 mi |
| Evara Health - Johnnie Ruth Clarke | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 20.6 mi |
| Evara Health - Mobile Health Center | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 20.6 mi |
| METRO Downtown St. Pete | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 20.7 mi |
| Wimauma Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Wimauma | 21 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Lawton Chiles Administration
Does Lawton Chiles Administration accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Lawton Chiles Administration, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 941-708-7627 to confirm.
What kind of site is Lawton Chiles Administration?
HRSA records Lawton Chiles Administration as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. MCR HEALTH INC operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Lawton Chiles Administration?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Lawton Chiles Administration. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 941-708-7627 for open days.
Where is Lawton Chiles Administration?
Lawton Chiles Administration is at 1505 26th Ave E, Bradenton, FL, 34208-7707, Manatee County. The area measures 3,898 people per square mile. Manatee County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Lawton Chiles Administration?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Lawton Chiles Administration charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 941-708-7627 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MCR HEALTH INC locations near Lawton Chiles Administration?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MCR HEALTH INC sites to Lawton Chiles Administration 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.