federally qualified health center site
Cholla Health Center — Scottsdale, Arizona
About Cholla Health Center
Cholla Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Scottsdale, Maricopa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 60 operating hours a week, above the 45-hour median for health center sites in Maricopa County.
NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH runs 7 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 Cholla Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Cholla 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 no Medicare billing number here for NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1477956290.
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 Cholla Health Center
Cholla Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Arizona expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,499,414 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-432-4040; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Cholla 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
Cholla Health Center is at 8705 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257-3990, Maricopa County.
Scottsdale measures 1,339 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 60 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at noahhelps.org.
Call 480-882-4545 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 Cholla Health Center
The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH site is Midtown Health Center in Phoenix, 8.2 miles away.
NOAH Administration in Phoenix is the next one out, 10.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Adelante Healthcare Mesa, listed under Community Care Access, 3.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Maricopa County carries 124 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Midtown Health Center | Same network · Phoenix | 8.2 mi |
| NOAH Administration | Same network · Phoenix | 10.3 mi |
| Desert Mission Health Center | Same network · Phoenix | 12.4 mi |
| Palomino Health Center | Same network · Phoenix | 14.2 mi |
| Copperwood Health Center | Same network · Glendale | 18.1 mi |
| Copperwood II Health Center | Same network · Glendale | 18.1 mi |
| Adelante Healthcare Mesa | Community Care Access · Mesa | 3.8 mi |
| Valle del Sol_Mesa_334 | Community Care Access · Mesa | 3.8 mi |
| Mountain Park Health Center - Tempe | Community Care Access · Tempe | 4.1 mi |
| FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC | Community Care Access · Tempe | 4.7 mi |
| McDowell Road Integrated Care | Community Care Access · Phoenix | 4.8 mi |
| Mountain Park Health Center - Balsz | Community Care Access · Phoenix | 4.9 mi |
| University | Community Care Access · Mesa | 4.9 mi |
| Oak | Community Care Access · Phoenix | 5.3 mi |
| Priest Drive Health Center | Community Care Access · Tempe | 5.4 mi |
| VIANKA M CESENA NP | Telehealth · Tempe | 5.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Cholla Health Center
Does Cholla Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
Cholla Health Center carries NPI 1477956290, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 480-882-4545 to confirm.
What kind of site is Cholla Health Center?
HRSA records Cholla Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Cholla Health Center?
HRSA reports 60 operating hours a week at Cholla Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 480-882-4545 for open days.
Where is Cholla Health Center?
Cholla Health Center is at 8705 E McDowell Rd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85257-3990, Maricopa County. The area measures 1,339 people per square mile. Maricopa County holds 124 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Cholla Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Cholla Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 480-882-4545 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH locations near Cholla Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH ACCESS TO HEALTH sites to Cholla 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 Arizona?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Arizona State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Arizona formularies free at 1-800-432-4040.