federally qualified health center site
Northwest Health Mobile Unit — Saint Joseph, Missouri
About Northwest Health Mobile Unit
Northwest Health Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Saint Joseph, Buchanan 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 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Buchanan County.
NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 19 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 Northwest Health Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at Northwest Health 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 NORTHWEST 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 Northwest Health Mobile Unit
Northwest Health Mobile Unit 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
Northwest Health 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
Northwest Health Mobile Unit is at 2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-4954, Buchanan County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Saint Joseph measures 629 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at nwhealth-services.org.
Call 816-232-6818 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 Northwest Health Mobile Unit
The nearest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Family Medicine Associates in Saint Joseph, at the same registered coordinates.
Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health in Saint Joseph is the next one out, 1.3 miles away.
Buchanan County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Associates | Same network · Saint Joseph | <0.1 mi |
| Northwest Family Dental and Behavioral Health | Same network · Saint Joseph | 1.3 mi |
| NHS North End Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 2.6 mi |
| Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3 mi |
| Northwest Health Services Downtown Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 3.3 mi |
| South Side Health Center | Same network · Saint Joseph | 5.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwest Health Mobile Unit
Does Northwest Health Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwest Health Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 816-232-6818 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwest Health Mobile Unit?
HRSA records Northwest Health Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northwest Health Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Northwest Health Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 816-232-6818 for open days.
Where is Northwest Health Mobile Unit?
Northwest Health Mobile Unit is at 2303 Village Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64506-4954, Buchanan County. The area measures 629 people per square mile. Buchanan County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwest Health Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwest Health Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 816-232-6818 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Northwest Health Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHWEST HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Northwest Health 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 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.