federally qualified health center site
East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit — Swainsboro, Georgia
About East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit
East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Swainsboro, Emanuel 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 2012; it reports 1 operating hours a week, below the 20-hour median for health center sites in Emanuel County.
EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER runs 24 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 East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at East Georgia Health Center 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 EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER; 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 East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit
East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East Georgia Health Center 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
East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit is at 215 N Coleman St, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-3530, Emanuel County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Swainsboro measures 72 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 1 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
Call 478-237-2638 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 East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit
The nearest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER site is East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. in Swainsboro, at the same registered coordinates.
Mobile Eye Clinic in Swainsboro is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is East Georgia Healthcare Center - Wadley, listed under Community Care Access, 19 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Emanuel County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Georgia Healthcare Center, Inc. | Same network · Swainsboro | <0.1 mi |
| Mobile Eye Clinic | Same network · Swainsboro | <0.1 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center | Same network · Swainsboro | 0.2 mi |
| EGSC Student Health Center | Same network · Swainsboro | 1.4 mi |
| Swainsboro Elementary School | Same network · Swainsboro | 2.4 mi |
| Emanuel County Institute | Same network · Twin City | 10.4 mi |
| East Georgia Healthcare Center - Wadley | Community Care Access · Wadley | 19 mi |
| East Georgia Health Care Center - Metter | Community Care Access · Metter | 21.1 mi |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS, INC. | Community Care Access · Wrightsville | 24.7 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems, Inc. Johnson County Schools | Community Care Access · Wrightsville | 24.8 mi |
| East Georgia Health Care Center - Vidalia | Community Care Access · Vidalia | 27.6 mi |
| TENNILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Tennille | 36.3 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems Administration and Specialty Services | Community Care Access · Sandersville | 37.7 mi |
| SANDERSVILLE COMMUNITY HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Sandersville | 38.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit
Does East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 478-237-2638 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit?
HRSA records East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 1 operating hours a week at East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 478-237-2638 for open days.
Where is East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit?
East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit is at 215 N Coleman St, Swainsboro, GA, 30401-3530, Emanuel County. The area measures 72 people per square mile. Emanuel County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 478-237-2638 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER locations near East Georgia Health Center Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST GA HEALTHCARE CENTER sites to East Georgia Health Center 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 Georgia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.