federally qualified health center site
Palms Medical Group - Bell — Bell, Florida
About Palms Medical Group - Bell
Palms Medical Group - Bell is a federally qualified health center site in Bell, Gilchrist County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 48-hour median for health center sites in Gilchrist County.
TRENTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. runs 13 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 Palms Medical Group - Bell
Part B pays for the visit at Palms Medical Group - Bell 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 101937 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1164642419.
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 Palms Medical Group - Bell
Palms Medical Group - Bell 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
Palms Medical Group - Bell 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
Palms Medical Group - Bell is at 1830 N Main St, Bell, FL, 32619-4713, Gilchrist County.
Bell measures 78 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at palmsmg.org.
Call 352-463-1100 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 Palms Medical Group - Bell
The nearest TRENTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. site is Palms Medical Group - Trenton in Trenton, 11.2 miles away.
Palms Medical Group - Branford in Branford is the next one out, 13.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is River Valley Medical Center, listed under Community Care Access, 27.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Gilchrist County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Palms Medical Group - Trenton | Same network · Trenton | 11.2 mi |
| Palms Medical Group - Branford | Same network · Branford | 13.7 mi |
| Palms Medical Group - High Springs | Same network · High Springs | 16.8 mi |
| Palms Medical Group - Chiefland | Same network · Chiefland | 19.5 mi |
| Palms Medical Group - Gainesville | Same network · Gainesville | 28.5 mi |
| River Valley Medical Center | Community Care Access · Mayo | 27.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Palms Medical Group - Bell
Does Palms Medical Group - Bell accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101937 for Palms Medical Group - Bell, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 352-463-1100 to confirm.
What kind of site is Palms Medical Group - Bell?
HRSA records Palms Medical Group - Bell as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. TRENTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Palms Medical Group - Bell?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Palms Medical Group - Bell. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 352-463-1100 for open days.
Where is Palms Medical Group - Bell?
Palms Medical Group - Bell is at 1830 N Main St, Bell, FL, 32619-4713, Gilchrist County. The area measures 78 people per square mile. Gilchrist County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Palms Medical Group - Bell?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Palms Medical Group - Bell charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 352-463-1100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TRENTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. locations near Palms Medical Group - Bell?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TRENTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC. sites to Palms Medical Group - Bell 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.