federally qualified health center site

South Manatee Pediatrics — Bradenton, Florida

About South Manatee Pediatrics

South Manatee Pediatrics is a federally qualified health center site in Bradenton, Manatee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Manatee 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 Manatee Pediatrics

Part B pays for the visit at South Manatee Pediatrics 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 MCR HEALTH 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 South Manatee Pediatrics

South Manatee Pediatrics 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 Manatee Pediatrics 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 Manatee Pediatrics is at 5108 15th St E, Ste 111, Bradenton, FL, 34203-4844, Manatee County.

Bradenton measures 6,042 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 Manatee Pediatrics

The nearest MCR HEALTH INC site is Southeast Administration in Bradenton, 0.5 miles away.

SOUTHEAST FAMILY HEALTH CARE CTR in Bradenton is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's Center, listed under Community Care Access, 6.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Manatee County carries 31 listings.

The full Florida list is.

Other options near South Manatee Pediatrics
ResourceTypeDistance
Southeast AdministrationSame network · Bradenton0.5 mi
SOUTHEAST FAMILY HEALTH CARE CTRSame network · Bradenton0.5 mi
Southeast High SchoolSame network · Bradenton1.2 mi
Blanche H DaughtreySame network · Bradenton1.6 mi
Lawton Chiles AdministrationSame network · Bradenton1.9 mi
LAWTON CHILES CHILDREN & FAM HCCSame network · Bradenton1.9 mi
CenterPlace Health Women's and Children's CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota6.8 mi
CenterPlace Health Ringling Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Sarasota8.1 mi
CenterPlace Health Sarasota Adult ServicesCommunity Care Access · Sarasota8.3 mi
Ruskin Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Ruskin19.8 mi
METRO South St. PeteCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg22.2 mi
Evara Health - BayfrontCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg22.4 mi
Evara Health - Johnnie Ruth ClarkeCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg22.4 mi
Evara Health - Mobile Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg22.4 mi
METRO Downtown St. PeteCommunity Care Access · Saint Petersburg22.5 mi
Wimauma Community Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Wimauma22.6 mi

Common questions

Questions about South Manatee Pediatrics

Does South Manatee Pediatrics accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for South Manatee Pediatrics, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 941-776-4000 to confirm.

What kind of site is South Manatee Pediatrics?

HRSA records South Manatee Pediatrics as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Manatee Pediatrics?

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

Where is South Manatee Pediatrics?

South Manatee Pediatrics is at 5108 15th St E, Ste 111, Bradenton, FL, 34203-4844, Manatee County. The area measures 6,042 people per square mile. Manatee County holds 31 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at South Manatee Pediatrics?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South Manatee Pediatrics 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 Manatee Pediatrics?

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