federally qualified health center site
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) — Springfield, Missouri
About JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) is a federally qualified health center site in Springfield, Greene 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 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Greene County.
ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INC runs 37 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 JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)
Part B pays for the visit at JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) 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 ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY 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 JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Missouri expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,331,378 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-390-3330; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) 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
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) is at 440 E Tampa St, Springfield, MO, 65806-1131, Greene County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Springfield measures 2,038 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 417-831-0150 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 JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)
The nearest ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INC site is Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Tampa in Springfield, at the same registered coordinates.
JVCHC Mobile Unit 2 (Brian) in Springfield is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is APO Downtown, listed under Community Care Access, 0.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Greene County carries 27 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jordan Valley Community Health Center - Tampa | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| JVCHC Mobile Unit 2 (Brian) | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| JVCHC Mobile Unit 3 (New Hope) | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| JVCHC Mobile Unit 4 (Alex) | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| JVCHC Mobile Unit 6 (Greene County CARES) | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| Mobile Unit 7 (COVID Lab) | Same network · Springfield | <0.1 mi |
| APO Downtown | Community Care Access · Springfield | 0.4 mi |
| HUSSAM H ALHAWARI M.D. | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| VALERIA BOHRT TERCEROS MD | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| JAMES THEODOR BONUCCHI DO | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| 417 SPORTS MEDICINE AND ORTHOPEDICS LLC | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| 417 RHEUMATOLOGY LLC | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| BETTY ABBAN M.D. | Provider · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| AMANDA MARCELLA ALLEN MS, RDN, LD | Nutritionist · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY | Pharmacy · Greene | 1.4 mi |
| ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY, INC | Pharmacy · Greene | 1.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)
Does JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah), so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 417-831-0150 to confirm.
What kind of site is JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)?
HRSA records JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INC operates it alongside 37 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah). That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 417-831-0150 for open days.
Where is JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)?
JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) is at 440 E Tampa St, Springfield, MO, 65806-1131, Greene County. The area measures 2,038 people per square mile. Greene County holds 27 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 417-831-0150 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INC locations near JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah)?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ADVOCATES FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY INC sites to JVCHC Mobile Unit 5 (Sarah) 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 Missouri?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Missouri formularies free at 1-800-390-3330.