federally qualified health center site

Mobile Health Unit West — Kalaoa, Hawaii

About Mobile Health Unit West

Mobile Health Unit West is a federally qualified health center site in Kalaoa, Hawaii 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 Health Unit West

Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Health Unit West 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 Health Unit West

Mobile Health Unit West is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

Hawaii expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 306,382 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.

Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-875-9229; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

Mobile Health Unit West 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 Health Unit West is at 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, Hawaii County.

Kalaoa measures 2,619 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

Call 808-326-5629 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 Health Unit West

The closest unrelated listing is WHCHC -- Kealakehe Family Medical and Dental, listed under Community Care Access, 5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Hawaii County carries 7 listings.

The full Hawaii list is.

Other options near Mobile Health Unit West
ResourceTypeDistance
WHCHC -- Kealakehe Family Medical and DentalCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona5 mi
School Based Mobile Health WestCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona5 mi
WHCHC Kealakehe Intermediate SBHCCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona5 mi
WHCHC Kealakehe Elementary SBHCCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona5.1 mi
WHCHC -- Kuakini Family MedicalCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona6.9 mi
WHCHC -- AdministrationCommunity Care Access · Kailua Kona6.9 mi
WHCHC -- Kealakekua Adult HealthCommunity Care Access · Kealakekua16.2 mi
WHCHC -- Kealakekua Family Heath and Dental ClinicCommunity Care Access · Kealakekua16.2 mi
Konawaena High SchoolCommunity Care Access · Kealakekua16.9 mi
WHCHC -- Waikoloa Family DentalCommunity Care Access · Waikoloa19.6 mi

Common questions

Questions about Mobile Health Unit West

Does Mobile Health Unit West accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Health Unit West, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 808-326-5629 to confirm.

What kind of site is Mobile Health Unit West?

HRSA records Mobile Health Unit West as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

Where is Mobile Health Unit West?

Mobile Health Unit West is at 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740, Hawaii County. The area measures 2,619 people per square mile. Hawaii County holds 7 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Health Unit West?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Health Unit West charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 808-326-5629 if the required documents aren't clear.

What else is near Mobile Health Unit West?

School Based Mobile Health West is 5 miles away and WHCHC Kealakehe Intermediate SBHC 5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.

What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Hawaii?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Hawaii State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Hawaii formularies free at 1-888-875-9229.