federally qualified health center site
PCHS Terlingua clinic — Terlingua, Texas
About PCHS Terlingua clinic
PCHS Terlingua clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Terlingua, Brewster County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 6 operating hours a week, below the 32-hour median for health center sites in Brewster County.
PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 5 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 PCHS Terlingua clinic
Part B pays for the visit at PCHS Terlingua 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 PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1063390755.
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 PCHS Terlingua clinic
PCHS Terlingua 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
PCHS Terlingua 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
PCHS Terlingua clinic is at 52990 State Highway 118, Terlingua, TX, 79852, Brewster County.
Terlingua measures 1 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 6 operating hours a week here.
Call 432-837-4280 x600 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 PCHS Terlingua clinic
The nearest PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Preventative Care Health Services, INC. in Presidio, 52.6 miles away.
PCHS Alpine Dental Clinic in Alpine is the next one out, 66.3 miles away.
Brewster County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Preventative Care Health Services, INC. | Same network · Presidio | 52.6 mi |
| PCHS Alpine Dental Clinic | Same network · Alpine | 66.3 mi |
| Administration Building | Same network · Alpine | 66.7 mi |
| Preventative Care Health Services INC. | Same network · Alpine | 66.8 mi |
| Marfa Community Health Clinic. | Same network · Marfa | 68.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PCHS Terlingua clinic
Does PCHS Terlingua clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
PCHS Terlingua clinic carries NPI 1063390755, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 432-837-4280 x600 to confirm.
What kind of site is PCHS Terlingua clinic?
HRSA records PCHS Terlingua clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2026. PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PCHS Terlingua clinic?
HRSA reports 6 operating hours a week at PCHS Terlingua clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 432-837-4280 x600 for open days.
Where is PCHS Terlingua clinic?
PCHS Terlingua clinic is at 52990 State Highway 118, Terlingua, TX, 79852, Brewster County. The area measures 1 people per square mile. Brewster County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PCHS Terlingua clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PCHS Terlingua clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 432-837-4280 x600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near PCHS Terlingua clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to PCHS Terlingua 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.