federally qualified health center site
Ernesto Serna Middle School — Socorro, Texas
About Ernesto Serna Middle School
Ernesto Serna Middle School is a federally qualified health center site in Socorro, El Paso County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in El Paso County.
PROJECT VIDA HEALTH CENTER runs 50 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 Ernesto Serna Middle School
Part B pays for the visit at Ernesto Serna Middle School 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 PROJECT VIDA HEALTH 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 Ernesto Serna Middle School
Ernesto Serna Middle School 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
Ernesto Serna Middle School 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
Ernesto Serna Middle School is at 11471 Alameda Ave, Socorro, TX, 79927-3239, El Paso County.
Socorro measures 1,510 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 915-533-7057 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 Ernesto Serna Middle School
The nearest PROJECT VIDA HEALTH CENTER site is Socorro Middle School in Socorro, 1.3 miles away.
Clint Junior High School in Clint is the next one out, 2.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is San Elizario Satellite Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
El Paso County carries 64 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro Middle School | Same network · Socorro | 1.3 mi |
| Clint Junior High School | Same network · Clint | 2.7 mi |
| Desert Wind School | Same network · El Paso | 2.7 mi |
| Socorro High School | Same network · Socorro | 2.7 mi |
| W. D. Surratt Elementary | Same network · Clint | 2.8 mi |
| Alfonso Borrego Sr. Elementary School | Same network · San Elizario | 3.4 mi |
| San Elizario Satellite Clinic | Community Care Access · San Elizario | 2 mi |
| CENTRO SAN VICENTE SAN ELIZARIO | Community Care Access · San Elizario | 3.2 mi |
| CENTRO SAN VICENTE | Community Care Access · El Paso | 8.7 mi |
| Centro San Vicente at Pebble Hills | Community Care Access · El Paso | 11.5 mi |
| Lisbon Satellite Clinic | Community Care Access · El Paso | 13.6 mi |
| La Fe CARE Center-HIV/AIDS | Community Care Access · El Paso | 14 mi |
| CHILD & ADOLESCENT WELLNESS CENTER | Community Care Access · El Paso | 15.5 mi |
| CENTRAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · El Paso | 15.5 mi |
| Social Services | Community Care Access · El Paso | 15.5 mi |
| HOMELESS CLINIC | Community Care Access · El Paso | 15.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ernesto Serna Middle School
Does Ernesto Serna Middle School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ernesto Serna Middle School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 915-533-7057 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ernesto Serna Middle School?
HRSA records Ernesto Serna Middle School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. PROJECT VIDA HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 50 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ernesto Serna Middle School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Ernesto Serna Middle School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 915-533-7057 for open days.
Where is Ernesto Serna Middle School?
Ernesto Serna Middle School is at 11471 Alameda Ave, Socorro, TX, 79927-3239, El Paso County. The area measures 1,510 people per square mile. El Paso County holds 64 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ernesto Serna Middle School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ernesto Serna Middle School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 915-533-7057 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PROJECT VIDA HEALTH CENTER locations near Ernesto Serna Middle School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PROJECT VIDA HEALTH CENTER sites to Ernesto Serna Middle School 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.