federally qualified health center site
Mobile Medical Unit — Nogales, Arizona
About Mobile Medical Unit
Mobile Medical Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Nogales, Santa Cruz County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Mobile Medical Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Medical Unit 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, so 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 Mobile Medical Unit
Mobile Medical Unit 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
Mobile Medical Unit 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
Mobile Medical Unit is at 1852 N Mastick Way, Nogales, AZ, 85621-1063, Santa Cruz County.
Nogales measures 961 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
Call 520-281-1550 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 Mobile Medical Unit
The closest unrelated listing is MCHC - Community Health Services Site, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MCHC - Community Health Services Site | Community Care Access · Nogales | 0.1 mi |
| MCHC - WIC Site | Community Care Access · Nogales | 0.2 mi |
| MCHC - Mesquite Building Site | Community Care Access · Nogales | 0.2 mi |
| MCHC - Main Clinical Site | Community Care Access · Nogales | 0.2 mi |
| Mariposa Community Health Center Admin Campus | Community Care Access · Nogales | 0.2 mi |
| Mariposa Community Health Center Administration | Community Care Access · Nogales | 1.1 mi |
| Mariposa Community Health Center Inc. - Administration Site | Community Care Access · Nogales | 1.1 mi |
| Mariposa Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Nogales | 1.8 mi |
| Mariposa Nogales West | Community Care Access · Nogales | 2.2 mi |
| Mariposa Nogales North | Community Care Access · Nogales | 2.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Medical Unit
Does Mobile Medical Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Medical Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 520-281-1550 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Medical Unit?
HRSA records Mobile Medical Unit as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Mobile Medical Unit?
Mobile Medical Unit is at 1852 N Mastick Way, Nogales, AZ, 85621-1063, Santa Cruz County. The area measures 961 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Medical Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Medical Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 520-281-1550 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Mobile Medical Unit?
MCHC - WIC Site is 0.2 miles away and MCHC - Mesquite Building Site 0.2 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.