federally qualified health center site
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland — Lakeland, Florida
About SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland is a federally qualified health center site in Lakeland, Polk County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Polk County.
SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC runs 12 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 SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
Part B pays for the visit at SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland 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 101170 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1811240708.
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 SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland 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
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland 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
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland is at 1729 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33805-3016, Polk County.
Lakeland measures 1,621 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 863-686-0082 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 SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
The nearest SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC site is Plant City Family Care in Plant City, 10.6 miles away.
Thonotosassa Community Health Center in Thonotosassa is the next one out, 23.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CFHC Lakeland Hills Dental, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Polk County carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plant City Family Care | Same network · Plant City | 10.6 mi |
| Thonotosassa Community Health Center | Same network · Thonotosassa | 23.3 mi |
| Center of Excellence in Training and Education | Same network · Brandon | 23.6 mi |
| Brandon Community Health Center | Same network · Brandon | 23.7 mi |
| Suncoast Mobile Dental Bus I | Same network · Brandon | 23.7 mi |
| Suncoast Mobile Dental Bus II | Same network · Brandon | 23.7 mi |
| CFHC Lakeland Hills Dental | Community Care Access · Lakeland | 0.4 mi |
| CFHC Lakeland Primary Care | Community Care Access · Lakeland | 0.8 mi |
| CFHC Lakeland Pediatrics and Dental | Community Care Access · Lakeland | 2.2 mi |
| CFHC School Based Crystal Lake Elementary. | Community Care Access · Lakeland | 3.5 mi |
| CFHC Mulberry Women / Children and Dental | Community Care Access · Fuller Heights | 10.4 mi |
| CFHC Mulberry Primary and Specialty Care | Community Care Access · Mulberry | 11.5 mi |
| CFHC Winter Haven Women / Children and Dental | Community Care Access · Eagle Lake | 13.5 mi |
| CFHC Central Supply Warehouse | Community Care Access · Winter Haven | 13.6 mi |
| CFHC Admin Offices | Community Care Access · Winter Haven | 13.8 mi |
| CFHC Admin Offices- Additional | Community Care Access · Winter Haven | 13.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland
Does SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101170 for SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 863-686-0082 to confirm.
What kind of site is SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland?
HRSA records SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 863-686-0082 for open days.
Where is SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland?
SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland is at 1729 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL, 33805-3016, Polk County. The area measures 1,621 people per square mile. Polk County holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 863-686-0082 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC locations near SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNCOAST COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC sites to SCHC Women's Care of Lakeland 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.