FQHC Look-Alike site
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic — Odessa, Texas
About Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic 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 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below 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/ MCH Women's Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's 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 671081 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1578265302.
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/ MCH Women's Clinic
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's 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
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's 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
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic is at 375 N Sam Houston Ave, Odessa, TX, 79761-5051, Ector County.
Odessa measures 2,608 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 432-640-2491 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/ MCH Women's Clinic
The nearest ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT site is Ector County Hospital District in Odessa, 0.9 miles away.
Ector County Hospital District/MCH Healthy Kids Clinic in Odessa is the next one out, 3.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MCHS Administration Office, listed under Community Care Access, 16.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Ector County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ector County Hospital District | Same network · Odessa | 0.9 mi |
| Ector County Hospital District/MCH Healthy Kids Clinic | Same network · Odessa | 3.6 mi |
| Ector County Hospital District/MCH Family Health Clinic | Same network · Odessa | 4.5 mi |
| MCHS Administration Office | Community Care Access · Midland | 16.8 mi |
| MCHS Pediatric Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 17.7 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services Patient Assistance Office | Community Care Access · Midland | 17.7 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services, Women's Services Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 19.1 mi |
| MIDLAND CHC -ADULT FAMILY SVS | Community Care Access · Midland | 20.6 mi |
| Midland Community Healthcare Services, PBCC Sattelite Clinic | Community Care Access · Midland | 20.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic
Does Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 671081 for Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 432-640-2491 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic?
HRSA records Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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/ MCH Women's Clinic?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 432-640-2491 for open days.
Where is Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic?
Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic is at 375 N Sam Houston Ave, Odessa, TX, 79761-5051, Ector County. The area measures 2,608 people per square mile. Ector County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 432-640-2491 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT locations near Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ECTOR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT sites to Ector County Hospital District/ MCH Women's 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.