federally qualified health center site
Navigation Center — Houston, Texas
About Navigation Center
Navigation Center is a federally qualified health center site in Houston, Harris County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Harris County.
HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST 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 Navigation Center
Part B pays for the visit at Navigation Center 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 HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST; 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 Navigation Center
Navigation Center 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
Navigation Center 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
Navigation Center is at 2903 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX, 77026-6019, Harris County.
Houston measures 3,657 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 346-426-0691 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 Navigation Center
The nearest HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST site is Harmony House Respite Center in Houston, 1.9 miles away.
STAR OF HOPE MEN'S SHELTER in Houston is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Harris County carries 121 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Harmony House Respite Center | Same network · Houston | 1.9 mi |
| STAR OF HOPE MEN'S SHELTER | Same network · Houston | 2 mi |
| SALVATION ARMY ADULT REHAB CTR | Same network · Houston | 2.7 mi |
| OPEN DOOR MISSION | Same network · Houston | 3.6 mi |
| Lord of the Streets | Same network · Houston | 3.9 mi |
| Administrative Offices | Same network · Bellaire | 8.8 mi |
| Legacy Fifth Ward Lyons | Community Care Access · Houston | 1 mi |
| YES Prep Fifth Ward | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.2 mi |
| Legacy North Irvington | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.2 mi |
| Yes Prep - Northside | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.4 mi |
| Denver Harbor Ancillary Services | Community Care Access · Houston | 2 mi |
| Denver Harbor Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Houston | 2 mi |
| CATHEDRAL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.2 mi |
| Pugh Elementary | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.5 mi |
| Scroggins Elementary School | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.6 mi |
| LAYLA ABUSHAMAT M.D., M.P.H. | Provider · Harris | 3.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Navigation Center
Does Navigation Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Navigation Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 346-426-0691 to confirm.
What kind of site is Navigation Center?
HRSA records Navigation Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Navigation Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Navigation Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 346-426-0691 for open days.
Where is Navigation Center?
Navigation Center is at 2903 Jensen Dr, Houston, TX, 77026-6019, Harris County. The area measures 3,657 people per square mile. Harris County holds 121 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Navigation Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Navigation Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 346-426-0691 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST locations near Navigation Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HARRIS CTYHOSP DIST sites to Navigation Center 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.