federally qualified health center site
MEHOP Wharton Health 1 — Wharton, Texas
About MEHOP Wharton Health 1
MEHOP Wharton Health 1 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 2020; it reports 44 operating hours a week, in line with 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 Wharton Health 1
Part B pays for the visit at MEHOP Wharton Health 1 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 MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION; 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 MEHOP Wharton Health 1
MEHOP Wharton Health 1 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 Wharton Health 1 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 Wharton Health 1 is at 2112 Regional Medical Dr STE 1315, Wharton, TX, 77488-1413, Wharton County.
Wharton measures 1,173 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 44 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 Wharton Health 1
The nearest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION site is MEHOP Wharton Health 2 in Wharton, at the same registered coordinates.
MEHOP Wharton Health 3 in Wharton is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Mobile Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 27.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Wharton County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MEHOP Wharton Health 2 | Same network · Wharton | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Health 3 | Same network · Wharton | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Wharton Specialty | Same network · Wharton | <0.1 mi |
| MEHOP Health Services Wharton | Same network · Wharton | 0.3 mi |
| MEHOP Administration and Outreach | Same network · Bay City | 24 mi |
| MEHOP Clinic Adminstration | Same network · Bay City | 24 mi |
| Mobile Clinic | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.7 mi |
| Richmond Admin Building | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.7 mi |
| Mobile Unit #2 | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.7 mi |
| Richmond Center | Community Care Access · Richmond | 27.7 mi |
| KIPP Journey | Community Care Access · Sugar Land | 37.2 mi |
| KIPP West - Unity | Community Care Access · Houston | 37.7 mi |
| HOPE Clinic Alief | Community Care Access · Houston | 39.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MEHOP Wharton Health 1
Does MEHOP Wharton Health 1 accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MEHOP Wharton Health 1, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 979-245-2008 to confirm.
What kind of site is MEHOP Wharton Health 1?
HRSA records MEHOP Wharton Health 1 as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Wharton Health 1?
HRSA reports 44 operating hours a week at MEHOP Wharton Health 1. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 979-245-2008 for open days.
Where is MEHOP Wharton Health 1?
MEHOP Wharton Health 1 is at 2112 Regional Medical Dr STE 1315, Wharton, TX, 77488-1413, 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 Wharton Health 1?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MEHOP Wharton Health 1 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 Wharton Health 1?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MATAGORDA EPISCOPAL HEALTH OUTREACH PROGRAM CORPORATION sites to MEHOP Wharton Health 1 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.