federally qualified health center site
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc — Carrizo Springs, Texas
About South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc is a federally qualified health center site in Carrizo Springs, Dimmit County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Dimmit 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 no Medicare billing number here for SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1215269956.
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 1819 N 9th St, Carrizo Springs, TX, 78834, Dimmit County.
Carrizo Springs measures 18 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 830-876-5263 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 BIG WELLS CLINIC in Big Wells, 17.4 miles away.
STRHS, Inc. Mobile Clinic in Cotulla is the next one out, 37.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC, listed under Community Care Access, 9.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Dimmit County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Same network · Big Wells | 17.4 mi |
| STRHS, Inc. Mobile Clinic | Same network · Cotulla | 37.6 mi |
| SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Cotulla | 38.2 mi |
| STRHS Inc. ADMINISTRATION | Same network · Cotulla | 38.5 mi |
| Eagle Pass Behavioral Health Program | Same network · Eagle Pass | 39.9 mi |
| DILLEY CLINIC | Same network · Dilley | 42 mi |
| VIDA Y SALUD-HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | Community Care Access · Crystal City | 9.9 mi |
| CCISD-VSHSI School-Based Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Crystal City | 11.2 mi |
| LPISD-VSHSI COMMUNTY BASED & SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CLINIC | Community Care Access · La Pryor | 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?
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc carries NPI 1215269956, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 830-876-5263 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 2022. 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. Call 830-876-5263 for open days.
Where is South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc?
South Texas Rural Health Services, Inc is at 1819 N 9th St, Carrizo Springs, TX, 78834, Dimmit County. The area measures 18 people per square mile. Dimmit County holds 2 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 830-876-5263 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.