federally qualified health center site
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. — Cotulla, Texas
About SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is a federally qualified health center site in Cotulla, La Salle County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1977; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in La Salle 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 SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Part B pays for the visit at SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 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 451842 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 SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 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 TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 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 TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is at 105 S Stewart St, Cotulla, TX, 78014-3003, La Salle County.
Cotulla measures 2,093 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tachc.org.
Call 830-879-2502 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 TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
The nearest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC site is STRHS Inc. ADMINISTRATION in Cotulla, 0.4 miles away.
STRHS, Inc. Mobile Clinic in Cotulla is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
La Salle County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| STRHS Inc. ADMINISTRATION | Same network · Cotulla | 0.4 mi |
| STRHS, Inc. Mobile Clinic | Same network · Cotulla | 0.8 mi |
| DILLEY CLINIC | Same network · Dilley | 16.6 mi |
| STRHS Dilley Wellness | Same network · Dilley | 16.6 mi |
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Same network · Big Wells | 22.5 mi |
| STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC | Same network · Encinal | 28.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Does SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 451842 for SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC., so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 830-879-2502 to confirm.
What kind of site is SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.?
HRSA records SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1977. 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 SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 830-879-2502 for open days.
Where is SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.?
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. is at 105 S Stewart St, Cotulla, TX, 78014-3003, La Salle County. The area measures 2,093 people per square mile. La Salle County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 830-879-2502 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. 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.