federally qualified health center site
Mobile Medical Unit #1 — Traverse City, Michigan
About Mobile Medical Unit #1
Mobile Medical Unit #1 is a federally qualified health center site in Traverse City, Leelanau 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 2021; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below the 52.5-hour median for health center sites in Leelanau County.
NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC runs 14 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 Mobile Medical Unit #1
Part B pays for the visit at Mobile Medical Unit #1 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 NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, 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 Mobile Medical Unit #1
Mobile Medical Unit #1 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Michigan expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,250,601 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-803-7174; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Mobile Medical Unit #1 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 #1 is at 10767 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI, 49684-6219, Leelanau County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Traverse City measures 1,857 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nmhsi.org.
Call 231-947-1112 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 #1
The nearest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Traverse City, at the same registered coordinates.
Traverse City Administrative Office in Traverse City is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1, listed under Community Care Access, 3.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Leelanau County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Traverse City | <0.1 mi |
| Traverse City Administrative Office | Same network · Traverse City | 0.3 mi |
| Traverse City West Middle School CAHC | Same network · Traverse City | 2.6 mi |
| Traverse City East Middle School E3 | Same network · Traverse City | 6.4 mi |
| Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc. | Same network · Benzonia | 25.1 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition Mobile Medical Unit #1 | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 3.7 mi |
| Traverse Health Clinic and Coalition | Community Care Access · Traverse City | 3.7 mi |
| Bellaire Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bellaire | 25.4 mi |
| EAST JORDAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · East Jordan | 35.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Medical Unit #1
Does Mobile Medical Unit #1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Medical Unit #1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 231-947-1112 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Medical Unit #1?
HRSA records Mobile Medical Unit #1 as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mobile Medical Unit #1?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Mobile Medical Unit #1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 231-947-1112 for open days.
Where is Mobile Medical Unit #1?
Mobile Medical Unit #1 is at 10767 E Traverse Hwy, Traverse City, MI, 49684-6219, Leelanau County. The area measures 1,857 people per square mile. Leelanau County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Medical Unit #1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Medical Unit #1 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 231-947-1112 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near Mobile Medical Unit #1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST MICHIGAN HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to Mobile Medical Unit #1 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 Michigan?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Michigan formularies free at 1-800-803-7174.