federally qualified health center site

South County Medical Center — Englewood, Florida

About South County Medical Center

South County Medical Center is a federally qualified health center site in Englewood, Sarasota County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Sarasota 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 South County Medical Center

Part B pays for the visit at South County Medical 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 681055 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1144692674.

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 South County Medical Center

South County Medical 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

South County Medical 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

South County Medical Center is at 579 S Indiana Ave, Ste A, Englewood, FL, 34223-3751, Sarasota County.

Englewood measures 2,689 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at mcrhs.org.

Call 941-776-4000 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 South County Medical Center

The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is Fruitville Health Center in Sarasota, 28.6 miles away.

Whole Child Pediatrics and Riverlandings OB/GYN in Bradenton is the next one out, 35 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is North Port Behavioral Health Services Center, listed under Community Care Access, 9.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Sarasota County carries 7 listings.

The full Florida list is.

Other options near South County Medical Center
ResourceTypeDistance
Fruitville Health CenterSame network · Sarasota28.6 mi
Whole Child Pediatrics and Riverlandings OB/GYNSame network · Bradenton35 mi
Blanche H DaughtreySame network · Bradenton35.2 mi
Arcadia Family Optometry CenterSame network · Arcadia35.5 mi
Arcadia Children's Healthcare CenterSame network · Arcadia35.7 mi
Community Care Family Healthcare Center Building BSame network · Arcadia36.3 mi
North Port Behavioral Health Services CenterCommunity Care Access · North Port9.6 mi
CenterPlace Health North Port Health CenterCommunity Care Access · North Port9.7 mi
Port Charlotte Pediatric & Dental OfficeCommunity Care Access · Punta Gorda17.5 mi
Port Charlotte Family Practice Medical OfficeCommunity Care Access · Punta Gorda17.5 mi
CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sarasota28.3 mi
CenterPlace Health Ringling Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota28.5 mi
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota29.8 mi
CAPE CORAL PEDIATRIC OFFICECommunity Care Access · Cape Coral31.2 mi
CAPE CORAL HEALTH CENTERCommunity Care Access · Cape Coral33.1 mi
VICTORIACommunity Care Access · Fort Myers36.7 mi

Common questions

Questions about South County Medical Center

Does South County Medical Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 681055 for South County Medical Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 941-776-4000 to confirm.

What kind of site is South County Medical Center?

HRSA records South County Medical Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. MCR HEALTH INC operates it alongside 40 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at South County Medical Center?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at South County Medical Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 941-776-4000 for open days.

Where is South County Medical Center?

South County Medical Center is at 579 S Indiana Ave, Ste A, Englewood, FL, 34223-3751, Sarasota County. The area measures 2,689 people per square mile. Sarasota County holds 7 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at South County Medical Center?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South County Medical Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 941-776-4000 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other MCR HEALTH INC locations near South County Medical Center?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MCR HEALTH INC sites to South County Medical 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.