federally qualified health center site
TFHC Bearss — Lutz, Florida
About TFHC Bearss
TFHC Bearss is a federally qualified health center site in Lutz, Hillsborough County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 44.5-hour median for health center sites in Hillsborough County.
TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. runs 20 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 TFHC Bearss
Part B pays for the visit at TFHC Bearss 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 681900 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1194392019.
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 TFHC Bearss
TFHC Bearss 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
TFHC Bearss 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
TFHC Bearss is at 1212 E Bearss Ave, Lutz, FL, 33549-3525, Hillsborough County.
Lutz measures 2,054 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 813-866-0930 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 TFHC Bearss
The nearest TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. site is Mobile Medical Trailer-Adult VINCA5457 in Tampa, 1.6 miles away.
Mobile Medical Trailer-Pediatric VINCA5458 in Tampa is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Ibis Healthcare, Inc. North Tampa, listed under Community Care Access, 1.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Hillsborough County carries 39 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Trailer-Adult VINCA5457 | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Trailer-Pediatric VINCA5458 | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| Mobile Mental Health Unit | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| TFHC #12 - Mobile Dental Van | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| TFHC #13 - Mobile Medical Van | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| TFHC #35 - MDV2 | Same network · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| Ibis Healthcare, Inc. North Tampa | Community Care Access · Tampa | 1.6 mi |
| METRO at Fletcher Avenue | Community Care Access · Tampa | 1.9 mi |
| SARIMAR AGOSTO SALGADO M.D. | Provider · Hillsborough | 2.1 mi |
| ASMA AL-ZOUGBI M.D. | Provider · Hillsborough | 2.1 mi |
| A. LILIKO'I PHARMACY | Pharmacy · Hillsborough | 2.1 mi |
| Ibis Healthcare, Inc. | Community Care Access · Tampa | 6 mi |
| ALL AGES ENDOCRINOLOGY AND HORMONE CLINIC | Provider · Hillsborough | 6.4 mi |
| 3 NURSES CLINIC LLC | Provider · Hillsborough | 6.4 mi |
| KELLIE AARONS MD | Provider · Hillsborough | 6.4 mi |
| 221 LLC | Provider · Hillsborough | 6.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TFHC Bearss
Does TFHC Bearss accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 681900 for TFHC Bearss, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 813-866-0930 to confirm.
What kind of site is TFHC Bearss?
HRSA records TFHC Bearss as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. operates it alongside 20 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at TFHC Bearss?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at TFHC Bearss. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 813-866-0930 for open days.
Where is TFHC Bearss?
TFHC Bearss is at 1212 E Bearss Ave, Lutz, FL, 33549-3525, Hillsborough County. The area measures 2,054 people per square mile. Hillsborough County holds 39 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TFHC Bearss?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TFHC Bearss charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 813-866-0930 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. locations near TFHC Bearss?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest TAMPA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS, INC. sites to TFHC Bearss 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.