federally qualified health center site
Mobile Unit — La Follette, Tennessee
About Mobile Unit
Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in La Follette, Campbell 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 2023; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 51.5-hour median for health center sites in Campbell County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at 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 COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, 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 Unit
Mobile Unit 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
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
Mobile Unit is at 130 Independence Ln, La Follette, TN, 37766-3073, Campbell County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
La Follette measures 1,419 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
Call 423-562-1705 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 Unit
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. site is Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. in La Follette, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is HEATHER MASSENGILL NP, listed under Telehealth, 2.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Campbell County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health of East Tennessee, Inc. | Same network · La Follette | <0.1 mi |
| HEATHER MASSENGILL NP | Telehealth · LaFollette | 2.3 mi |
| AREA HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Huntsville | 12.7 mi |
| CHS Clinton Clinic (Anderson County) | Community Care Access · Clinton | 14 mi |
| Dayspring Jellico | Community Care Access · Jellico | 15.5 mi |
| Dayspring Health Inc | Community Care Access · Jellico | 16.3 mi |
| Dayspring Clairfield | Community Care Access · Clairfield | 18.6 mi |
| Administrative office | Community Care Access · Huntsville | 18.8 mi |
| HUNTSVILLE PRIMARY CARE CENTER | Community Care Access · Huntsville | 18.9 mi |
| CHS Maynardville Clinic | Community Care Access · Maynardville | 21.4 mi |
| CHELSEA SHELTON | Telehealth · New River | 21.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Mobile Unit
Does Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 423-562-1705 to confirm.
What kind of site is Mobile Unit?
HRSA records Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 423-562-1705 for open days.
Where is Mobile Unit?
Mobile Unit is at 130 Independence Ln, La Follette, TN, 37766-3073, Campbell County. The area measures 1,419 people per square mile. Campbell County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 423-562-1705 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. locations near Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH OF EAST TENNESSEE, INC. sites to 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 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.