federally qualified health center site
CHCL Exercise — Lubbock, Texas
About CHCL Exercise
CHCL Exercise is a federally qualified health center site in Lubbock, Lubbock County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2016; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lubbock County.
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK runs 11 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 CHCL Exercise
Part B pays for the visit at CHCL Exercise 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 CENTER OF LUBBOCK; 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 CHCL Exercise
CHCL Exercise 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
CHCL Exercise 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
CHCL Exercise is at 1609 5th St, Lubbock, TX, 79401, Lubbock County.
Lubbock measures 2,056 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at chclubbock.org.
Call 806-765-2611 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 CHCL Exercise
The nearest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK site is CHCL 1610 in Lubbock, at the same registered coordinates.
Community Health Center of Lubbock - Dental Mobile Unit in Lubbock is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 2.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lubbock County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CHCL 1610 | Same network · Lubbock | <0.1 mi |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock - Dental Mobile Unit | Same network · Lubbock | <0.1 mi |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock - Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Lubbock | <0.1 mi |
| Chatman Community Health Center | Same network · Lubbock | 1.7 mi |
| Parkway Community Health Center | Same network · Lubbock | 2 mi |
| CHCL Medical Plaza | Same network · Lubbock | 2.1 mi |
| Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 2.5 mi |
| Combest Central Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CHCL Exercise
Does CHCL Exercise accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CHCL Exercise, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 806-765-2611 to confirm.
What kind of site is CHCL Exercise?
HRSA records CHCL Exercise as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2016. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CHCL Exercise?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at CHCL Exercise. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 806-765-2611 for open days.
Where is CHCL Exercise?
CHCL Exercise is at 1609 5th St, Lubbock, TX, 79401, Lubbock County. The area measures 2,056 people per square mile. Lubbock County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CHCL Exercise?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CHCL Exercise charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 806-765-2611 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK locations near CHCL Exercise?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER OF LUBBOCK sites to CHCL Exercise 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.