federally qualified health center site
MEHOP Health Services Wharton — Wharton, Texas
About MEHOP Health Services Wharton
MEHOP Health Services Wharton is a federally qualified health center site in Wharton, Wharton County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 58 operating hours a week, above the 44-hour median for health center sites in Wharton County.
MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION runs 10 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 MEHOP Health Services Wharton
Part B pays for the visit at MEHOP Health Services Wharton 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 451025 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 MEHOP Health Services Wharton
MEHOP Health Services Wharton 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
MEHOP Health Services Wharton 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
MEHOP Health Services Wharton is at 10119 US 59 Hwy, Wharton, TX, 77488-7224, Wharton County.
Wharton measures 1,173 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 58 operating hours a week here.
Call 979-245-2008 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 MEHOP Health Services Wharton
The nearest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION site is MEHOP Wharton Health 1 in Wharton, 0.3 miles away.
MEHOP Wharton Health 2 in Wharton is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 27.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wharton County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEHOP Wharton Health 1 | Same network · Wharton | 0.3 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Health 2 | Same network · Wharton | 0.3 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Health 3 | Same network · Wharton | 0.3 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Specialty | Same network · Wharton | 0.3 mi |
| MEHOP Mobile Medical Unit | Same network · Bay City | 24.1 mi |
| MEHOP Oral Health Clinic | Same network · Bay City | 24.1 mi |
| Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.5 mi |
| Richmond Admin Building | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.5 mi |
| Mobile Unit #2 | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.5 mi |
| Richmond Center | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.5 mi |
| KIPP Journey | Community Care Access · Sugar Land | 36.9 mi |
| KIPP West - Unity | Community Care Access · Houston | 37.5 mi |
| HOPE Clinic Alief | Community Care Access · Houston | 39.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MEHOP Health Services Wharton
Does MEHOP Health Services Wharton accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451025 for MEHOP Health Services Wharton, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 979-245-2008 to confirm.
What kind of site is MEHOP Health Services Wharton?
HRSA records MEHOP Health Services Wharton as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MEHOP Health Services Wharton?
HRSA reports 58 operating hours a week at MEHOP Health Services Wharton. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 979-245-2008 for open days.
Where is MEHOP Health Services Wharton?
MEHOP Health Services Wharton is at 10119 US 59 Hwy, Wharton, TX, 77488-7224, Wharton County. The area measures 1,173 people per square mile. Wharton County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MEHOP Health Services Wharton?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MEHOP Health Services Wharton charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 979-245-2008 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION locations near MEHOP Health Services Wharton?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION sites to MEHOP Health Services Wharton 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.