federally qualified health center site
Combest Central Community Health Center — Lubbock, Texas
About Combest Central Community Health Center
Combest Central Community Health Center 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 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lubbock County.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 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 Combest Central Community Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Combest Central Community Health Center 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 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center; 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 Combest Central Community Health Center
Combest Central Community Health Center 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
Combest Central Community Health Center 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
Combest Central Community Health Center is at 6501 University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79413-5849, Lubbock County.
Lubbock measures 2,056 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 806-743-2424 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 Combest Central Community Health Center
The nearest Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center site is Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center in Lubbock, 2.4 miles away.
Abilene Community Health Center in Abilene is the next one out, 144.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Administrative Annex, listed under Community Care Access, 1.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lubbock County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Larry Combest Community Health and Wellness Center | Same network · Lubbock | 2.4 mi |
| Abilene Community Health Center | Same network · Abilene | 144.2 mi |
| Administrative Annex | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 1.5 mi |
| Chatman Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 3.4 mi |
| CHCL Medical Plaza | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 3.8 mi |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock - Medical Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4 mi |
| CHCL 1610 | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4 mi |
| CHCL Exercise | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4 mi |
| Community Health Center of Lubbock - Dental Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4 mi |
| CHCL West Medical and Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4.6 mi |
| CHCL 96 West | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4.8 mi |
| Parkway Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lubbock | 4.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Combest Central Community Health Center
Does Combest Central Community Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Combest Central Community Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 806-743-2424 to confirm.
What kind of site is Combest Central Community Health Center?
HRSA records Combest Central Community Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Combest Central Community Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Combest Central Community Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 806-743-2424 for open days.
Where is Combest Central Community Health Center?
Combest Central Community Health Center is at 6501 University Ave, Lubbock, TX, 79413-5849, 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 Combest Central Community Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Combest Central Community Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 806-743-2424 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center locations near Combest Central Community Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center sites to Combest Central Community Health Center 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.