federally qualified health center site
The Salvation Army — Fort Myers, Florida
About The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Myers, Lee County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Lee County.
FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC runs 15 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 The Salvation Army
Part B pays for the visit at The Salvation Army 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 FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, 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 The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army 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
The Salvation Army 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
The Salvation Army is at 2450 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-5127, Lee County.
Fort Myers measures 1,945 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 239-278-3600 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 The Salvation Army
The nearest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC site is FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN in Fort Myers, 0.5 miles away.
RMCM Mobile Van in Fort Myers is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203, listed under Community Care Access, 3.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lee County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| FORT MYERS CENTER - DOWNTOWN | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.5 mi |
| RMCM Mobile Van | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.7 mi |
| VICTORIA | Same network · Fort Myers | 0.7 mi |
| BROADWAY DENTAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 1.6 mi |
| Colonial Administrative | Same network · Fort Myers | 2.6 mi |
| EAST FORT MYERS MEDICAL OFFICE | Same network · Fort Myers | 2.9 mi |
| Huntingdon Health Services Suite 203 | Community Care Access · Fort Myers | 3.4 mi |
| CREEKSIDE PEDIATRICS | Community Care Access · Naples | 25.4 mi |
| Healthcare Network North (Veterans Park) | Community Care Access · Naples | 25.5 mi |
| Healthcare Network Badra Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Naples | 27.2 mi |
| 6645 Willow Park | Community Care Access · Naples | 28.8 mi |
| Van Domelen Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Naples | 29.2 mi |
| CHS-FSU Primary Care | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.7 mi |
| Healthcare Network Van Domelen Health Express | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.7 mi |
| Healthcare Network - Mobile Outreach 1 | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.7 mi |
| Healthcare Network Mobile Outreach 2 | Community Care Access · Immokalee | 29.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about The Salvation Army
Does The Salvation Army accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for The Salvation Army, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 239-278-3600 to confirm.
What kind of site is The Salvation Army?
HRSA records The Salvation Army as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at The Salvation Army?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at The Salvation Army. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 239-278-3600 for open days.
Where is The Salvation Army?
The Salvation Army is at 2450 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-5127, Lee County. The area measures 1,945 people per square mile. Lee County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at The Salvation Army?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what The Salvation Army charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 239-278-3600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC locations near The Salvation Army?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, INC sites to The Salvation Army 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.