federally qualified health center site
Laredo College South Clinic — Laredo, Texas
About Laredo College South Clinic
Laredo College South 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 2019; it reports 45 operating hours a week, below 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 Laredo College South Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Laredo College South 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 451097 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1164069035.
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 Laredo College South Clinic
Laredo College South 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
Laredo College South 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
Laredo College South Clinic is at 5500 S Zapata Hwy, Laredo, TX, 78046-8944, Webb County.
Laredo measures 73 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 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 Laredo College South Clinic
The nearest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo, 3.2 miles away.
Gateway Community Health Center-West Side Clinic in Laredo is the next one out, 7.1 miles away.
Webb County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway CHC South Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 3.2 mi |
| Gateway Community Health Center-West Side Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 7.1 mi |
| GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Laredo | 7.2 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 7.2 mi |
| Women's Health Mobile Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 7.2 mi |
| Gateway Community Health Center, Pediatrics Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 8.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Laredo College South Clinic
Does Laredo College South Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451097 for Laredo College South Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 956-795-8100 to confirm.
What kind of site is Laredo College South Clinic?
HRSA records Laredo College South Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. 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 Laredo College South Clinic?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Laredo College South Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 956-795-8100 for open days.
Where is Laredo College South Clinic?
Laredo College South Clinic is at 5500 S Zapata Hwy, Laredo, TX, 78046-8944, Webb County. The area measures 73 people per square mile. Webb County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Laredo College South Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Laredo College South 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 Laredo College South Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Laredo College South 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.