federally qualified health center site
GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic — Laredo, Texas
About GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic
GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic 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 2023; it reports 54 operating hours a week, in line with 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 GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at GCHC- Dr Martinez 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 no Medicare billing number here for GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC.; 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 GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic
GCHC- Dr Martinez 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
GCHC- Dr Martinez 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
GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic is at 7210 Mcpherson Rd STE 108, Laredo, TX, 78041-6551, Webb County.
Laredo measures 2,629 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 54 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gatewaychc.com.
Call 956-795-8100 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 GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic
The nearest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is GCHC-Dr Garza Clinic in Laredo, 0.3 miles away.
Gateway Community Health Center, Pediatrics Clinic in Laredo is the next one out, 0.9 miles away.
Webb County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GCHC-Dr Garza Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 0.3 mi |
| Gateway Community Health Center, Pediatrics Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 0.9 mi |
| Shiloh Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 1.8 mi |
| GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Laredo | 2.3 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 2.3 mi |
| Women's Health Mobile Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 2.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic
Does GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 956-795-8100 to confirm.
What kind of site is GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic?
HRSA records GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic?
HRSA reports 54 operating hours a week at GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 956-795-8100 for open days.
Where is GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic?
GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic is at 7210 Mcpherson Rd STE 108, Laredo, TX, 78041-6551, 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 GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 956-795-8100 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near GCHC- Dr Martinez Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to GCHC- Dr Martinez 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.