federally qualified health center site
STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC — Encinal, Texas
About STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC
STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Encinal, La Salle County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 8 operating hours a week, below 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 STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at STRHS, ENCINAL 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 671847 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 STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC
STRHS, ENCINAL 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
STRHS, ENCINAL 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
STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC is at 100 Main St, Encinal, TX, 78019-2005, La Salle County.
Encinal measures 1,355 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at tachc.org.
Call 956-948-7230 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 STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC
The nearest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC site is STRHS Inc. ADMINISTRATION in Cotulla, 27.9 miles away.
SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. in Cotulla is the next one out, 28.2 miles away.
La Salle County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| STRHS Inc. ADMINISTRATION | Same network · Cotulla | 27.9 mi |
| SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Same network · Cotulla | 28.2 mi |
| STRHS, Inc. Mobile Clinic | Same network · Cotulla | 28.7 mi |
| BIG WELLS CLINIC | Same network · Big Wells | 39.1 mi |
| DILLEY CLINIC | Same network · Dilley | 44.8 mi |
| STRHS Dilley Wellness | Same network · Dilley | 44.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC
Does STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 671847 for STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 956-948-7230 to confirm.
What kind of site is STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC?
HRSA records STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2006. 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 STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 956-948-7230 for open days.
Where is STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC?
STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC is at 100 Main St, Encinal, TX, 78019-2005, La Salle County. The area measures 1,355 people per square mile. La Salle County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 956-948-7230 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near STRHS, ENCINAL CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTH TEXAS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to STRHS, ENCINAL 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.