federally qualified health center site
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Laredo, Texas
About GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. is a federally qualified health center site in Laredo, Webb County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 76 operating hours a week, above the 54-hour median for health center sites in Webb County.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 11 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 GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Part B pays for the visit at GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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 Medicare billing number 451838 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 GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. is at 1515 Pappas St, Laredo, TX, 78041-1705, Webb County.
Laredo measures 2,629 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 76 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gatewaychc.com.
Call 956-795-8100 x3646 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 GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
The nearest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Mobile Medical Clinic in Laredo, at the same registered coordinates.
Women's Health Mobile Clinic in Laredo is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
Webb County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Same network · Laredo | <0.1 mi |
| Women's Health Mobile Clinic | Same network · Laredo | <0.1 mi |
| Gateway Community Health Center, Pediatrics Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 1.5 mi |
| GCHC-Dr Garza Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 2.1 mi |
| Gateway Community Health Center-West Side Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 2.2 mi |
| GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 2.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Does GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451838 for GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 956-795-8100 x3646 to confirm.
What kind of site is GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.?
HRSA records GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.?
HRSA reports 76 operating hours a week at GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 956-795-8100 x3646 for open days.
Where is GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.?
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. is at 1515 Pappas St, Laredo, TX, 78041-1705, Webb County. The area measures 2,629 people per square mile. Webb County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 956-795-8100 x3646 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, 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.