FQHC Look-Alike site
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. — Athens, Texas
About East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Athens, Henderson County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Henderson County.
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC 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 East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.
Part B pays for the visit at East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. 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 EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC 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 East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. 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
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. 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
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. is at 115 Medical Cir STE 100, Athens, TX, 75751-9004, Henderson County.
Athens measures 761 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at easttexascc.org.
Call 903-603-7067 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 East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.
The nearest EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC site is East Texas Community Clinic, inc. in Athens, 1.3 miles away.
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. in Gun Barrel City is the next one out, 19.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is FAMILY Circle of Care Athens Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 3.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Henderson County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| East Texas Community Clinic, inc. | Same network · Athens | 1.3 mi |
| East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. | Same network · Gun Barrel City | 19.6 mi |
| East Texas Community Clinic, Inc | Same network · Canton | 25.9 mi |
| FAMILY Circle of Care Athens Clinic | Community Care Access · Athens | 3.2 mi |
| Crossroads Family Care Palestine | Community Care Access · Palestine | 32.2 mi |
| Carevide | Community Care Access · Kaufman | 38.1 mi |
| HHM Lone Star Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Kaufman | 39.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.
Does East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Texas Community Clinic, Inc., so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 903-603-7067 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.?
HRSA records East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 903-603-7067 for open days.
Where is East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.?
East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. is at 115 Medical Cir STE 100, Athens, TX, 75751-9004, Henderson County. The area measures 761 people per square mile. Henderson County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 903-603-7067 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC locations near East Texas Community Clinic, Inc.?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY CLINIC INC sites to East Texas Community Clinic, Inc. 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.