federally qualified health center site
East Side Clinic — Pueblo, Colorado
About East Side Clinic
East Side Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Pueblo, Pueblo County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 50.5 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Pueblo County.
PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER runs 12 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 East Side Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at East Side Clinic 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 Medicare billing number 061031 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 East Side Clinic
East Side Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Colorado expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,036,586 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-888-696-7213; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East Side Clinic 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
East Side Clinic is at 1301 E 7th St, Pueblo, CO, 81001-3508, Pueblo County.
Pueblo measures 2,056 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 50.5 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at pueblochc.org.
Call 719-543-8711 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 East Side Clinic
The nearest PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER site is GRAND AVENUE HOMELESS CLINIC in Pueblo, 1.3 miles away.
Call Center in Pueblo is the next one out, 2.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Health Center at Fountain, listed under Community Care Access, 29.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Pueblo County carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GRAND AVENUE HOMELESS CLINIC | Same network · Pueblo | 1.3 mi |
| Call Center | Same network · Pueblo | 2.2 mi |
| COLORADO AVENUE CLINIC | Same network · Pueblo | 2.2 mi |
| Patient Pharmacy and Administration | Same network · Pueblo | 2.2 mi |
| Support Services | Same network · Pueblo | 2.2 mi |
| ADMINISTRATION | Same network · Pueblo | 2.3 mi |
| Health Center at Fountain | Community Care Access · Fountain | 29.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Side Clinic
Does East Side Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 061031 for East Side Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 719-543-8711 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Side Clinic?
HRSA records East Side Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Side Clinic?
HRSA reports 50.5 operating hours a week at East Side Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 719-543-8711 for open days.
Where is East Side Clinic?
East Side Clinic is at 1301 E 7th St, Pueblo, CO, 81001-3508, Pueblo County. The area measures 2,056 people per square mile. Pueblo County holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Side Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Side Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 719-543-8711 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER locations near East Side Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PUEBLO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER sites to East Side Clinic 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 Colorado?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Colorado formularies free at 1-888-696-7213.