federally qualified health center site
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC — Tempe, Arizona
About FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Tempe, Maricopa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Maricopa County.
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC runs 5 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 FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC 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 FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC; 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 FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC 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
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC 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
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC is at 2226 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ, 85282, Maricopa County.
Tempe measures 4,564 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at firstpersonclinic.org.
Call 702-380-8118 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 FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC
The nearest FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC site is First Person Care Clinic in Henderson, 250.3 miles away.
First Person Care Clinic in Las Vegas is the next one out, 263.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is VIANKA M CESENA NP, listed under Telehealth, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Maricopa County carries 124 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| First Person Care Clinic | Same network · Henderson | 250.3 mi |
| FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC | Same network · Las Vegas | 265.5 mi |
| FPCC Mobile Clinic 1 | Same network · Las Vegas | 265.5 mi |
| First Person Care Clinic Reno | Same network · Reno | 608 mi |
| VIANKA M CESENA NP | Telehealth · Tempe | 1.1 mi |
| KIMBERLY ANN COCHRAN NP | Telehealth · Tempe | 1.1 mi |
| CELINA RUIZ ESCAMILLA NP | Telehealth · Tempe | 1.1 mi |
| ERICA FLORES MD | Telehealth · Tempe | 1.1 mi |
| Mountain Park Health Center - Tempe | Community Care Access · Tempe | 1.1 mi |
| MAGDALENA CASTILLO NP | Telehealth · Maricopa | 1.1 mi |
| TRENT W EDSTROM NP | Telehealth · Maricopa | 1.1 mi |
| Priest Drive Health Center | Community Care Access · Tempe | 2 mi |
| EMMANUEL MARSEILLE PA | Telehealth · Maricopa | 3.3 mi |
| Valleywise Community Health Center - Guadalupe | Community Care Access · Guadalupe | 3.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC
Does FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 702-380-8118 to confirm.
What kind of site is FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC?
HRSA records FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 702-380-8118 for open days.
Where is FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC?
FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC is at 2226 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ, 85282, Maricopa County. The area measures 4,564 people per square mile. Maricopa County holds 124 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 702-380-8118 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC locations near FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC sites to FIRST PERSON CARE CLINIC 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.