federally qualified health center site
South Plains Dental - Lamesa — Lamesa, Texas
About South Plains Dental - Lamesa
South Plains Dental - Lamesa is a federally qualified health center site in Lamesa, Dawson 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, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Dawson County.
SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC runs 4 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 South Plains Dental - Lamesa
Part B pays for the visit at South Plains Dental - Lamesa 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 SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC; 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 South Plains Dental - Lamesa
South Plains Dental - Lamesa 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
South Plains Dental - Lamesa 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
South Plains Dental - Lamesa is at 1502 N Avenue K Rear, Lamesa, TX, 79331-3040, Dawson County.
Lamesa measures 228 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sprhs.org.
Call 806-872-6310 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 South Plains Dental - Lamesa
The nearest SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC site is LAMESA PRIMARY CARE CLINIC in Lamesa, 0.3 miles away.
South Plains Rural Health Outreach Center in Lamesa is the next one out, 0.4 miles away.
Dawson County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LAMESA PRIMARY CARE CLINIC | Same network · Lamesa | 0.3 mi |
| South Plains Rural Health Outreach Center | Same network · Lamesa | 0.4 mi |
| Howard County Community Health Center | Same network · Big Spring | 45.1 mi |
| SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Levelland | 61.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about South Plains Dental - Lamesa
Does South Plains Dental - Lamesa accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for South Plains Dental - Lamesa, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 806-872-6310 to confirm.
What kind of site is South Plains Dental - Lamesa?
HRSA records South Plains Dental - Lamesa as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at South Plains Dental - Lamesa?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at South Plains Dental - Lamesa. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 806-872-6310 for open days.
Where is South Plains Dental - Lamesa?
South Plains Dental - Lamesa is at 1502 N Avenue K Rear, Lamesa, TX, 79331-3040, Dawson County. The area measures 228 people per square mile. Dawson County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at South Plains Dental - Lamesa?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what South Plains Dental - Lamesa charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 806-872-6310 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC locations near South Plains Dental - Lamesa?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC sites to South Plains Dental - Lamesa 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.