federally qualified health center site
Mercy Mobile Unit #1 — Franklin, Tennessee
About Mercy Mobile Unit #1
Mercy Mobile Unit #1 is a federally qualified health center site in Franklin, Williamson 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 2025; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 35-hour median for health center sites in Williamson County.
MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 20 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 Mercy Mobile Unit #1
Part B pays for the visit at Mercy Mobile 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 MERCY 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 Mercy Mobile Unit #1
Mercy Mobile Unit #1 is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Tennessee has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,482,703 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-877-801-0044; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Mercy Mobile 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
Mercy Mobile Unit #1 is at 143 Southeast Parkway Ct, Franklin, TN, 37064-3968, Williamson County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
Franklin measures 105 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
Call 615-790-0567 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 Mercy Mobile Unit #1
The nearest MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is Mercy Health Services, Inc in Franklin, at the same registered coordinates.
Mercy office at FSSD Moore Elementary School in Franklin is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is THIRATH CHAU MD, listed under Telehealth, 1.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Williamson County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Services, Inc | Same network · Franklin | <0.1 mi |
| Mercy office at FSSD Moore Elementary School | Same network · Franklin | 0.7 mi |
| Mercy office at FSSD Franklin Elementary School | Same network · Franklin | 1.5 mi |
| Mercy office at FSSD Liberty Elementary School | Same network · Franklin | 2.2 mi |
| Mercy office at FSSD Johnson Elementary School | Same network · Franklin | 2.4 mi |
| Mercy office at FSSD Freedom Intermediate School | Same network · Franklin | 2.5 mi |
| THIRATH CHAU MD | Telehealth · Franklin | 1.8 mi |
| DEBRA C POPLAR | Telehealth · Leipers Fork | 7.6 mi |
| ABRAZO MEDICAL GROUP URGENT CARE LLC | Provider · Davidson | 11.7 mi |
| MADISON ADAMS RDN | Nutritionist · Davidson | 11.7 mi |
| AHS CUSHING HOSPITAL LLC | Nutritionist · Davidson | 11.7 mi |
| KAROLINA ELLARD ANDERSON MD | Provider · Davidson | 14 mi |
| SONIA ACHARYA-GUPTA M.D. | Provider · Davidson | 14 mi |
| DAMON M ABARAY MD | Provider · Davidson | 14 mi |
| ERICA R HANSON NP | Telehealth · Davidson | 14 mi |
| SUSAN OVERKAMP DO | Telehealth · Davidson | 14 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mercy Mobile Unit #1
Does Mercy Mobile Unit #1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mercy Mobile Unit #1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 615-790-0567 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mercy Mobile Unit #1?
HRSA records Mercy Mobile Unit #1 as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 20 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mercy Mobile Unit #1?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Mercy Mobile Unit #1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 615-790-0567 for open days.
Where is Mercy Mobile Unit #1?
Mercy Mobile Unit #1 is at 143 Southeast Parkway Ct, Franklin, TN, 37064-3968, Williamson County. The area measures 105 people per square mile. Williamson County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mercy Mobile Unit #1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mercy Mobile Unit #1 charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 615-790-0567 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near Mercy Mobile Unit #1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MERCY HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to Mercy Mobile 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 Tennessee?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Tennessee State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Tennessee formularies free at 1-877-801-0044.