federally qualified health center site
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC — Brownsville, Texas
About BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Brownsville, Cameron County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1977; it reports 47 operating hours a week, in line with the 47-hour median for health center sites in Cameron County.
Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation runs 3 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 BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 451818 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 BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Texas has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 4,770,640 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-9240; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH 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
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC is at 2137 E 22nd St, Brownsville, TX, 78521-2908, Cameron County.
Brownsville measures 2,662 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 47 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ebchc.org.
Call 956-548-7400 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 BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
The nearest Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation site is NEW HORIZON MEDICAL in Brownsville, 2.1 miles away.
New Horizon Medical Center in Brownsville is the next one out, 2.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Su Clinica - Brownsville, listed under Community Care Access, 5.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cameron County carries 9 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NEW HORIZON MEDICAL | Same network · Brownsville | 2.1 mi |
| New Horizon Medical Center | Same network · Brownsville | 2.2 mi |
| New Horizon Health Center | Same network · Laguna Vista | 18 mi |
| Su Clinica - Brownsville | Community Care Access · Brownsville | 5.8 mi |
| Su Clinica - Administrative Annex | Community Care Access · Harlingen | 21.9 mi |
| Su Clinica - Harlingen | Community Care Access · Harlingen | 22 mi |
| Su Clinica - Mobile Unit #1 | Community Care Access · Harlingen | 22 mi |
| Su Clinica - Santa Rosa Medical | Community Care Access · Santa Rosa | 32.5 mi |
| NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE - MERCEDES | Community Care Access · Mercedes | 32.6 mi |
| NUESTRA CLINICA DEL VALLE - EDCOUCH | Community Care Access · Edcouch | 39.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC
Does BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451818 for BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 956-548-7400 to confirm.
What kind of site is BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC?
HRSA records BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1977. Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC?
HRSA reports 47 operating hours a week at BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 956-548-7400 for open days.
Where is BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC?
BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC is at 2137 E 22nd St, Brownsville, TX, 78521-2908, Cameron County. The area measures 2,662 people per square mile. Cameron County holds 9 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 956-548-7400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation locations near BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation sites to BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY HEALTH 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 Texas?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Texas Health Information, Counseling, and Advocacy Program (HICAP) reads Texas formularies free at 1-800-252-9240.