federally qualified health center site
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit — Monte Vista, Colorado
About Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Monte Vista, Rio Grande County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 47-hour median for health center sites in Rio Grande County.
VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS runs 36 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 Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Valley-Wide MERV Mobile 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 for VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS; 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 Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Colorado expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,036,586 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-696-7213; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile 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
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit is at 925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista, CO, 81144-1432, Rio Grande County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Monte Vista measures 1,645 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at valley-widehealth.org.
Call 719-589-5161 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 Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit
The nearest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS site is Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic in Monte Vista, at the same registered coordinates.
Center Dental Clinic in Center is the next one out, 12 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Center Community Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 12 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Grande County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edward M. Kennedy Health Clinic | Same network · Monte Vista | <0.1 mi |
| Center Dental Clinic | Same network · Center | 12 mi |
| Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc., Administrative Services Building, Alamosa Dental Clinic, Counseling and Support Center | Same network · Alamosa | 15.7 mi |
| Alamosa Family Medical Center, Valley-Wide Pharmacy, or Anti-Coagulation Clinic | Same network · Alamosa | 16.2 mi |
| Convenient Care Community Clinic | Same network · Alamosa | 16.8 mi |
| Valley-Wide Health and Wellness Campus | Same network · Alamosa | 17.1 mi |
| Center Community Clinic | Community Care Access · Center | 12 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit
Does Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 719-589-5161 to confirm.
What kind of site is Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit?
HRSA records Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS operates it alongside 36 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 719-589-5161 for open days.
Where is Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit?
Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit is at 925 2nd Ave, Monte Vista, CO, 81144-1432, Rio Grande County. The area measures 1,645 people per square mile. Rio Grande County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 719-589-5161 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS locations near Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS sites to Valley-Wide MERV Mobile Unit 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 Colorado?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Colorado formularies free at 1-888-696-7213.