federally qualified health center site
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER — Palmetto, Florida
About NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Palmetto, Manatee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1993; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above 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 NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER 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 101887 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1841236247.
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 NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER 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
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER 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
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER is at 5600 Bayshore Rd, Palmetto, FL, 34221-9352, Manatee County.
Palmetto measures 2,489 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcrhs.org.
Call 941-721-2020 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 NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER
The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is PALMETTO FAMILY HEALTHCARE CTR in Palmetto, 3.3 miles away.
Palmetto Administrative Offices in Palmetto is the next one out, 3.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ruskin Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 13.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Manatee County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PALMETTO FAMILY HEALTHCARE CTR | Same network · Palmetto | 3.3 mi |
| Palmetto Administrative Offices | Same network · Palmetto | 3.4 mi |
| MCR Health, Inc. Corporate Office | Same network · Bradenton | 4.5 mi |
| Riverside Medical Services 3300 | Same network · Bradenton | 4.5 mi |
| Coordinated Care | Same network · Bradenton | 4.6 mi |
| MCR Dermatology by Luminary | Same network · Bradenton | 4.6 mi |
| Ruskin Health Center | Community Care Access · Ruskin | 13.4 mi |
| Evara Health - Bayfront | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 14.7 mi |
| CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center | Community Care Access · Sarasota | 14.7 mi |
| METRO South St. Pete | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 14.8 mi |
| Evara Health - Johnnie Ruth Clarke | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 14.8 mi |
| METRO Downtown St. Pete | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 14.8 mi |
| Evara Health - Mobile Health Center | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 14.8 mi |
| MOBILE MEDICAL UNIT | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 15.3 mi |
| Metro Inclusive Pharmacy - Central Ave | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 15.7 mi |
| METRO Central | Community Care Access · Saint Petersburg | 15.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER
Does NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101887 for NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 941-721-2020 to confirm.
What kind of site is NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
HRSA records NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1993. MCR HEALTH INC operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 941-721-2020 for open days.
Where is NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER is at 5600 Bayshore Rd, Palmetto, FL, 34221-9352, Manatee County. The area measures 2,489 people per square mile. Manatee County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 941-721-2020 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MCR HEALTH INC locations near NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MCR HEALTH INC sites to NORTH MANATEE HEALTHCARE CENTER 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.