federally qualified health center site
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC — Nacogdoches, Texas
About EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 44 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Nacogdoches County.
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 5 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 EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at EASTSIDE COMMUNITY 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 451813 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 EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY 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
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY 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
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC is at 1309 S University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961-6486, Nacogdoches County.
Nacogdoches measures 24 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 44 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at etchc.com.
Call 936-560-5668 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 EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC
The nearest EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is ETCHSI Mobile Unit in Nacogdoches, at the same registered coordinates.
EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES in Nacogdoches is the next one out, 0.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Hope Community Medicine - Lufkin, listed under Community Care Access, 18.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Nacogdoches County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ETCHSI Mobile Unit | Same network · Nacogdoches | <0.1 mi |
| EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES | Same network · Nacogdoches | 0.1 mi |
| WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC | Same network · Nacogdoches | 1.8 mi |
| ETCHS LittleJacks Pediatrics | Same network · Nacogdoches | 4.4 mi |
| Sayers Street Clinic | Same network · Lufkin | 16.5 mi |
| Hope Community Medicine - Lufkin | Community Care Access · Lufkin | 18.1 mi |
| Mt. Enterprise Community Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Mount Enterprise | 22.9 mi |
| HOPE Community Medicine- Center Location | Community Care Access · Center | 30.8 mi |
| Hope Community Medicine Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Center | 30.9 mi |
| HOPE Behavioral Health and Administration | Community Care Access · Center | 30.9 mi |
| The Hope Project, Inc. | Community Care Access · Tenaha | 34.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC
Does EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451813 for EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 936-560-5668 to confirm.
What kind of site is EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC?
HRSA records EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 936-560-5668 for open days.
Where is EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC?
EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC is at 1309 S University Dr, Nacogdoches, TX, 75961-6486, Nacogdoches County. The area measures 24 people per square mile. Nacogdoches County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 936-560-5668 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near EASTSIDE COMMUNITY CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to EASTSIDE COMMUNITY 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.