federally qualified health center site
Patterson Elementary School — Mesa, Arizona
About Patterson Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Mesa, Maricopa County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Maricopa County.
VALLE DEL SOL, INC runs 35 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 Patterson Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Patterson Elementary School 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 VALLE DEL SOL, 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 Patterson Elementary School
Patterson Elementary School 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
Patterson Elementary School 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
Patterson Elementary School is at 615 S Cheshire, Mesa, AZ, 85208-7152, Maricopa County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Mesa measures 3,515 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 480-472-0200 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 Patterson Elementary School
The nearest VALLE DEL SOL, INC site is Stevenson Elementary School in Mesa, 1.1 miles away.
Brinton Elementary School in Mesa is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Sun Life Health - Mesa Family Practice, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Maricopa County carries 124 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Elementary School | Same network · Mesa | 1.1 mi |
| Brinton Elementary School | Same network · Mesa | 1.4 mi |
| Smith Junior High School | Same network · Mesa | 1.9 mi |
| Sousa Elementary School | Same network · Mesa | 1.9 mi |
| Falcon Hill Elementary School | Same network · Mesa | 4.9 mi |
| Valle del Sol_4135 | Same network · Mesa | 6.4 mi |
| Sun Life Health - Mesa Family Practice | Community Care Access · Mesa | 0.8 mi |
| Apache Junction | Community Care Access · Apache Junction | 3.4 mi |
| Wesley Health Center - Recker Road | Community Care Access · Mesa | 5.8 mi |
| NEIL WILLIAMS | Telehealth · Mesa | 6.5 mi |
| MANAL ALHAKIM MD | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
| ROBERT CHARLES BIESBROECK MD | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
| 1ST CARE MEDICAL CLINIC | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
| 1ST CARE WOUND CLINIC PLLC | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
| A-Z MEDICAL SERVICES, PLLC | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
| A BETTER CHOICE INTERNAL MEDICINE LLC | Provider · Maricopa | 6.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Patterson Elementary School
Does Patterson Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Patterson Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 480-472-0200 to confirm.
What kind of site is Patterson Elementary School?
HRSA records Patterson Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. VALLE DEL SOL, INC operates it alongside 35 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Patterson Elementary School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Patterson Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 480-472-0200 for open days.
Where is Patterson Elementary School?
Patterson Elementary School is at 615 S Cheshire, Mesa, AZ, 85208-7152, Maricopa County. The area measures 3,515 people per square mile. Maricopa County holds 124 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Patterson Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Patterson Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 480-472-0200 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLE DEL SOL, INC locations near Patterson Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLE DEL SOL, INC sites to Patterson Elementary School 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.