federally qualified health center site
PanCare Health Gulf Coast — Panama City, Florida
About PanCare Health Gulf Coast
PanCare Health Gulf Coast is a federally qualified health center site in Panama City, Bay County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Bay County.
PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC. runs 31 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 PanCare Health Gulf Coast
Part B pays for the visit at PanCare Health Gulf Coast 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 PANCARE OF FLORIDA, 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 PanCare Health Gulf Coast
PanCare Health Gulf Coast 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
PanCare Health Gulf Coast 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
PanCare Health Gulf Coast is at 5230 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL, 32401, Bay County.
Panama City measures 1,282 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 pancarefl.org.
Call 850-873-3535 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 PanCare Health Gulf Coast
The nearest PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC. site is PanCare Dental - Panama City in Panama City, 4.2 miles away.
PanCare Health Dental Mobile Unit in Panama City is the next one out, 4.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch, listed under Community Care Access, 30.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Bay County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PanCare Dental - Panama City | Same network · Panama City | 4.2 mi |
| PanCare Health Dental Mobile Unit | Same network · Panama City | 4.2 mi |
| PanCare Health - Panama City | Same network · Panama City | 5.4 mi |
| PanCare Health - Panama City | Same network · Panama City | 5.4 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #1 | Same network · Panama City | 5.4 mi |
| PanCare Health Mobile Unit #11 | Same network · Panama City | 5.4 mi |
| Florida Department of Health in Walton County - Coastal Branch | Community Care Access · Santa Rosa Beach | 30.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PanCare Health Gulf Coast
Does PanCare Health Gulf Coast accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for PanCare Health Gulf Coast, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 850-873-3535 to confirm.
What kind of site is PanCare Health Gulf Coast?
HRSA records PanCare Health Gulf Coast as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC. operates it alongside 31 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PanCare Health Gulf Coast?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PanCare Health Gulf Coast. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 850-873-3535 for open days.
Where is PanCare Health Gulf Coast?
PanCare Health Gulf Coast is at 5230 W Highway 98, Panama City, FL, 32401, Bay County. The area measures 1,282 people per square mile. Bay County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PanCare Health Gulf Coast?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PanCare Health Gulf Coast charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 850-873-3535 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC. locations near PanCare Health Gulf Coast?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PANCARE OF FLORIDA, INC. sites to PanCare Health Gulf Coast 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.