FQHC Look-Alike site
Ector County Hospital District — Odessa, Texas
About Ector County Hospital District
Ector County Hospital District is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Odessa, Ector County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2010; it reports 42 operating hours a week, in line with the 42-hour median for health center sites in Ector County.
ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT 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 Ector County Hospital District
Part B pays for the visit at Ector County Hospital District 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 671912 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 Ector County Hospital District
Ector County Hospital District 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
Ector County Hospital District 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
Ector County Hospital District is at 840 W Clements St, Odessa, TX, 79763-4601, Ector County.
Odessa measures 1,611 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 42 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
Call 432-640-4860 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 Ector County Hospital District
The nearest ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT site is Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic in Odessa, 0.9 miles away.
Ector County Hospital District/MCH Healthy Kids Clinic in Odessa is the next one out, 4.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MCHS Administration Office, listed under Community Care Access, 17.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ector County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic | Same network · Odessa | 0.9 mi |
| Ector County Hospital District/MCH Healthy Kids Clinic | Same network · Odessa | 4.3 mi |
| Ector County Hospital District/MCH Family Health Clinic | Same network · Odessa | 4.7 mi |
| MCHS Administration Office | Community Care Access · Midland | 17.4 mi |
| MCHS Pediatric Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 18.2 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services Patient Assistance Office | Community Care Access · Midland | 18.2 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services, Women's Services Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 19.6 mi |
| MIDLAND CHC -ADULT FAMILY SVS | Community Care Access · Midland | 21 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services, PBCC Sattelite Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 21.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ector County Hospital District
Does Ector County Hospital District accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 671912 for Ector County Hospital District, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 432-640-4860 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ector County Hospital District?
HRSA records Ector County Hospital District as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2010. ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ector County Hospital District?
HRSA reports 42 operating hours a week at Ector County Hospital District. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 432-640-4860 for open days.
Where is Ector County Hospital District?
Ector County Hospital District is at 840 W Clements St, Odessa, TX, 79763-4601, Ector County. The area measures 1,611 people per square mile. Ector County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ector County Hospital District?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ector County Hospital District charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 432-640-4860 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT locations near Ector County Hospital District?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT sites to Ector County Hospital District 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.