federally qualified health center site
Medical Express Mobile Unit — Parrish, Florida
About Medical Express Mobile Unit
Medical Express Mobile Unit 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 2019; 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 Medical Express Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Medical Express Mobile Unit 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 Medical Express Mobile Unit
Medical Express Mobile Unit 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
Medical Express Mobile Unit 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
Medical Express Mobile Unit 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.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcr.health.
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 Medical Express Mobile Unit
The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is EDGAR H. PRICE FAMILY & CHILDREN HEALTHCARE CENTER in Parrish, at the same registered coordinates.
Health Express 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.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EDGAR H. PRICE FAMILY & CHILDREN HEALTHCARE CENTER | Same network · Parrish | <0.1 mi |
| Health Express | Same network · Parrish | <0.1 mi |
| MCR Health, Inc. Administrative | Same network · Parrish | <0.1 mi |
| Mobile Eye Care | Same network · Parrish | <0.1 mi |
| NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER | Same network · Palmetto | 8.2 mi |
| Manatee Elementary School Based Health Center | Same network · Bradenton | 9.6 mi |
| Ruskin Health Center | Community Care Access · Ruskin | 9 mi |
| Wimauma Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Wimauma | 10.7 mi |
| Suncoast Community Health Centers, Inc Administration | Community Care Access · Riverview | 15.7 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 17.4 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Ringling Health Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 18.2 mi |
| Evara Health - Bayfront | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 18.3 mi |
| METRO Downtown St. Pete | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 18.4 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult Services | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 18.6 mi |
| MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 18.7 mi |
| Evara Health - Johnnie Ruth Clarke | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 19 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Medical Express Mobile Unit
Does Medical Express Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Medical Express Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 941-776-4000 to confirm.
What kind of site is Medical Express Mobile Unit?
HRSA records Medical Express Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. MCR HEALTH INC operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Medical Express Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Medical Express Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 941-776-4000 for open days.
Where is Medical Express Mobile Unit?
Medical Express Mobile Unit 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 Medical Express Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Medical Express Mobile Unit 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 Medical Express Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MCR HEALTH INC sites to Medical Express Mobile Unit 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.