federally qualified health center site
Wellness on Wheels — Reno, Nevada
About Wellness on Wheels
Wellness on Wheels is a federally qualified health center site in Reno, Washoe 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 20 operating hours a week, below the 53-hour median for health center sites in Washoe County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE runs 9 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 Wellness on Wheels
Part B pays for the visit at Wellness on Wheels 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE; 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 Wellness on Wheels
Wellness on Wheels is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Nevada expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 602,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-307-4444; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Wellness on Wheels 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
Wellness on Wheels is at 680 S Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502-4113, Washoe County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Reno measures 2,284 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chanevada.org.
Call 775-870-4343 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 Wellness on Wheels
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE site is Community Health Alliance Administration in Reno, at the same registered coordinates.
Community Health Alliance Mobile Dental Restorative Van in Reno is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is First Person Care Clinic Reno, listed under Community Care Access, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Washoe County carries 17 listings.
Common questions
Questions about Wellness on Wheels
Does Wellness on Wheels accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Wellness on Wheels, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 775-870-4343 to confirm.
What kind of site is Wellness on Wheels?
HRSA records Wellness on Wheels as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2018. COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Wellness on Wheels?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at Wellness on Wheels. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 775-870-4343 for open days.
Where is Wellness on Wheels?
Wellness on Wheels is at 680 S Rock Blvd, Reno, NV, 89502-4113, Washoe County. The area measures 2,284 people per square mile. Washoe County holds 17 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Wellness on Wheels?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Wellness on Wheels charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 775-870-4343 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE locations near Wellness on Wheels?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH ALLIANCE sites to Wellness on Wheels 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 Nevada?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Nevada Medicare Assistance Program (MAP) reads Nevada formularies free at 1-800-307-4444.