federally qualified health center site
Elfrida East — Elfrida, Arizona
About Elfrida East
Elfrida East is a federally qualified health center site in Elfrida, Cochise County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016.
CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC runs 34 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 Elfrida East
Part B pays for the visit at Elfrida East 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 CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS 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 Elfrida East
Elfrida East 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
Elfrida East 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
Elfrida East is at 10567 N Highway 191, Elfrida, AZ, 85610-9022, Cochise County.
Elfrida measures 4 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cchci.org.
Call 520-364-1429 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 Elfrida East
The nearest CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC site is Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Cliff Whetten Clinic in Elfrida, 0.1 miles away.
Bisbee Administration and Community Health in Bisbee is the next one out, 22.7 miles away.
Cochise County carries 35 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Cliff Whetten Clinic | Same network · Elfrida | 0.1 mi |
| Bisbee Administration and Community Health | Same network · Bisbee | 22.7 mi |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Bisbee Pharmacy | Same network · Bisbee | 22.7 mi |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc. Bisbee Family Health Center | Same network · Bisbee | 22.8 mi |
| Chiricahua Community Health Centers Inc. Pediatric Center of Excellence | Same network · Douglas | 25.4 mi |
| Adel Mobile Medical Unit | Same network · Douglas | 25.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Elfrida East
Does Elfrida East accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Elfrida East, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 520-364-1429 to confirm.
What kind of site is Elfrida East?
HRSA records Elfrida East as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC operates it alongside 34 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Elfrida East?
Elfrida East is at 10567 N Highway 191, Elfrida, AZ, 85610-9022, Cochise County. The area measures 4 people per square mile. Cochise County holds 35 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Elfrida East?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Elfrida East charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 520-364-1429 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC locations near Elfrida East?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHIRICAHUA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS INC sites to Elfrida East 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.