federally qualified health center site
Tavernier Health Center — Tavernier, Florida
About Tavernier Health Center
Tavernier Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Tavernier, Monroe County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Monroe County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. runs 50 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 Tavernier Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Tavernier Health 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 101147 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1801219258.
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 Tavernier Health Center
Tavernier Health 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
Tavernier Health 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
Tavernier Health Center is at 91200 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, 33070-2500, Monroe County.
Tavernier measures 1,436 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chisouthfl.org.
Call 305-252-4853 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 Tavernier Health Center
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. site is Key Largo Health Center in Key Largo, 8 miles away.
EVERGLADES HEALTH CENTER in Florida City is the next one out, 28.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RHN Dental - Key West, listed under Community Care Access, 82.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Monroe County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Key Largo Health Center | Same network · Key Largo | 8 mi |
| EVERGLADES HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Florida City | 28.7 mi |
| MARTIN L. KING, JR.- ANNEX | Same network · Florida City | 30.7 mi |
| Homestead Senior High School | Same network · Homestead | 31 mi |
| Florida City Elementary | Same network · Florida City | 31.1 mi |
| West Homestead K-8 Center | Same network · Homestead | 31.9 mi |
| RHN Dental - Key West | Community Care Access · Key West | 82.9 mi |
| RHN Medical | Community Care Access · Key West | 82.9 mi |
| RHN Suite C Admin | Community Care Access · Key West | 82.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Tavernier Health Center
Does Tavernier Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 101147 for Tavernier Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 305-252-4853 to confirm.
What kind of site is Tavernier Health Center?
HRSA records Tavernier Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. operates it alongside 50 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Tavernier Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Tavernier Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 305-252-4853 for open days.
Where is Tavernier Health Center?
Tavernier Health Center is at 91200 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL, 33070-2500, Monroe County. The area measures 1,436 people per square mile. Monroe County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Tavernier Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Tavernier Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 305-252-4853 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. locations near Tavernier Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. sites to Tavernier Health 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.