federally qualified health center site
Scott Lake Elementary School — Miami, Florida
About Scott Lake Elementary School
Scott Lake Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Miami, Miami-Dade County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Miami-Dade County.
JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC runs 74 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 Scott Lake Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Scott Lake Elementary School 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 JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM 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 Scott Lake Elementary School
Scott Lake Elementary School 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
Scott Lake Elementary School 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
Scott Lake Elementary School is at 1160 NW 175th St, Miami, FL, 33169-4600, Miami-Dade County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Miami measures 6,200 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at jtchs.org.
Call 305-624-1443 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 Scott Lake Elementary School
The nearest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC site is Norland Middle School in Miami, 1.2 miles away.
Miami Norland Senior High School in Miami is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Center for Family and Child Enrichment, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Miami-Dade County carries 217 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Norland Middle School | Same network · Miami | 1.2 mi |
| Miami Norland Senior High School | Same network · Miami | 1.3 mi |
| Crestview Elementary School | Same network · Miami Gardens | 1.4 mi |
| Hibiscus Elementary School | Same network · Miami | 1.4 mi |
| Bunche Park Elementary School | Same network · Opa Locka | 1.5 mi |
| Golden Glades Elementary School | Same network · Opa Locka | 1.8 mi |
| Center for Family and Child Enrichment | Community Care Access · Miami Gardens | 0.8 mi |
| Mobile Medical Van | Community Care Access · Miami Gardens | 0.8 mi |
| North Miami Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.6 mi |
| BROWARD COMMUNITY AND FAMILY HEALTH CENTER-WEST PARK | Community Care Access · West Park | 3.6 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Medical Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.7 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Specialty Care Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.7 mi |
| Borinquen North Miami Geriatric Center | Community Care Access · North Miami | 3.7 mi |
| YASMIN AKHUNJI M.D. | Provider · Miami-Dade | 4 mi |
| CHN MDC North | Community Care Access · Miami | 4.2 mi |
| 24K HEALTH AND FITNESS | Provider · Miami-Dade | 4.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Scott Lake Elementary School
Does Scott Lake Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Scott Lake Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 305-624-1443 to confirm.
What kind of site is Scott Lake Elementary School?
HRSA records Scott Lake Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC operates it alongside 74 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Scott Lake Elementary School?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Scott Lake Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 305-624-1443 for open days.
Where is Scott Lake Elementary School?
Scott Lake Elementary School is at 1160 NW 175th St, Miami, FL, 33169-4600, Miami-Dade County. The area measures 6,200 people per square mile. Miami-Dade County holds 217 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Scott Lake Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Scott Lake Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-624-1443 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC locations near Scott Lake Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JESSIE TRICE COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM INC sites to Scott Lake Elementary School 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.