federally qualified health center site
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation — Corpus Christi, Texas
About Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is a federally qualified health center site in Corpus Christi, Nueces County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 42-hour median for health center sites in Nueces County.
It is operated by COASTAL BEND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, INC..
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Part B pays for the visit at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation 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 COASTAL BEND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, 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 Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation 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
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation 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
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is at 2882 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415-4106, Nueces County.
Corpus Christi measures 1,865 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 361-814-2001 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 Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
The closest unrelated listing is Gloria Hicks Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 1.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Nueces County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gloria Hicks Elementary School | Community Care Access · Corpus Christi | 1.3 mi |
| Amistad Community Health Center Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Corpus Christi | 3.8 mi |
| AMISTAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Corpus Christi | 3.8 mi |
| Amistad South Side Clinic | Community Care Access · Corpus Christi | 3.9 mi |
| Amistad Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Robstown | 15 mi |
| Calderon Clinic Robstown | Community Care Access · Robstown | 15.1 mi |
| Amistad Health Aransas Pass Suite 3 | Community Care Access · Aransas Pass | 20.9 mi |
| Amistad Community Health Center - Aransas Pass | Community Care Access · Aransas Pass | 20.9 mi |
| Community Action Pediatric Center Sinton | Community Care Access · Sinton | 22.2 mi |
| Community Action Health Center Sinton | Community Care Access · Sinton | 22.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation
Does Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 361-814-2001 to confirm.
What kind of site is Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation?
HRSA records Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. COASTAL BEND WELLNESS FOUNDATION, INC. operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 361-814-2001 for open days.
Where is Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation?
Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation is at 2882 Holly Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415-4106, Nueces County. The area measures 1,865 people per square mile. Nueces County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 361-814-2001 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation?
Amistad Community Health Center Mobile Unit is 3.8 miles away and AMISTAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 3.8 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.