federally qualified health center site
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic — Crystal City, Texas
About CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Crystal City, Zavala County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 20 operating hours a week, below the 43-hour median for health center sites in Zavala County.
VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC runs 2 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 CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at CCISD-VSHSI School-Based 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 451002 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 CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based 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
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based 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
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic is at 1603 N 11th Ave, Crystal City, TX, 78839, Zavala County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Crystal City measures 269 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 20 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at vidaysalud.org.
Call 830-374-8076 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 CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic
The nearest VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC site is VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC in Crystal City, 1.3 miles away.
LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC in La Pryor is the next one out, 17.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc, listed under Community Care Access, 11.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Zavala County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Same network · Crystal City | 1.3 mi |
| LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC | Same network · La Pryor | 17.3 mi |
| South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc | Community Care Access · Carrizo Springs | 11.2 mi |
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Community Care Access · Big Wells | 17.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic
Does CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451002 for CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 830-374-8076 to confirm.
What kind of site is CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic?
HRSA records CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2013. VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic?
HRSA reports 20 operating hours a week at CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 830-374-8076 for open days.
Where is CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic?
CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic is at 1603 N 11th Ave, Crystal City, TX, 78839, Zavala County. The area measures 269 people per square mile. Zavala County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 830-374-8076 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC locations near CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC sites to CCISD-VSHSI School-Based 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.