federally qualified health center site
PEARSALL CLINIC — Pearsall, Texas
About PEARSALL CLINIC
PEARSALL CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Pearsall, Frio County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1983; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Frio County.
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 14 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 PEARSALL CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at PEARSALL 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 451843 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 PEARSALL CLINIC
PEARSALL 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
PEARSALL 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
PEARSALL CLINIC is at 150 Medical Dr, Pearsall, TX, 78061-6624, Frio County.
Pearsall measures 949 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tachc.org.
Call 830-334-4102 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 PEARSALL CLINIC
The nearest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Pearsall Behavioral Health in Pearsall, at the same registered coordinates.
DILLEY CLINIC in Dilley is the next one out, 16.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Lytle Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 30.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Frio County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pearsall Behavioral Health | Same network · Pearsall | <0.1 mi |
| DILLEY CLINIC | Same network · Dilley | 16.2 mi |
| STRHS Dilley Wellness | Same network · Dilley | 16.2 mi |
| Devine Behavioral Health | Same network · Devine | 21.1 mi |
| DEVINE CLINIC | Same network · Devine | 21.1 mi |
| HONDO SITE CLINIC | Same network · Hondo | 30.4 mi |
| Lytle Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lytle | 30.9 mi |
| CENTROMED MARIA CASTRO FLORES CLINIC | Community Care Access · Von Ormy | 36.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about PEARSALL CLINIC
Does PEARSALL CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451843 for PEARSALL CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 830-334-4102 to confirm.
What kind of site is PEARSALL CLINIC?
HRSA records PEARSALL CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1983. SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at PEARSALL CLINIC?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at PEARSALL CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 830-334-4102 for open days.
Where is PEARSALL CLINIC?
PEARSALL CLINIC is at 150 Medical Dr, Pearsall, TX, 78061-6624, Frio County. The area measures 949 people per square mile. Frio County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at PEARSALL CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what PEARSALL CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 830-334-4102 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near PEARSALL CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to PEARSALL 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.