FQHC Look-Alike site
University of Houston Health Family Care Center — Houston, Texas
About University of Houston Health Family Care Center
University of Houston Health Family Care Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Houston, Harris County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Harris County.
It is operated by University of Houston System.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at University of Houston Health Family Care Center
Part B pays for the visit at University of Houston Health Family Care Center 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 2G8734 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1114689320.
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 University of Houston Health Family Care Center
University of Houston Health Family Care Center 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
University of Houston Health Family Care Center 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
University of Houston Health Family Care Center is at 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204-3074, Harris County.
Houston measures 3,657 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at uh.edu.
Call 713-743-9682 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 University of Houston Health Family Care Center
The closest unrelated listing is KIPP Third Ward Campus, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Harris County carries 121 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KIPP Third Ward Campus | Community Care Access · Houston | 1 mi |
| KIPP East End Campus | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.3 mi |
| EL CENTRO DE CORAZON-EASTWOOD | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.5 mi |
| Legacy Santa Clara Clinic | Community Care Access · Houston | 1.5 mi |
| YES Prep Southside | Community Care Access · Houston | 2 mi |
| YES Prep Southside Elementary | Community Care Access · Houston | 2 mi |
| Legacy Greater Third Ward Cleburne | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.1 mi |
| OPEN DOOR MISSION | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.1 mi |
| EL CENTRO DE CORAZON - MAGNOLIA | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.6 mi |
| CAROLINE STREET CLINIC | Community Care Access · Houston | 2.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about University of Houston Health Family Care Center
Does University of Houston Health Family Care Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 2G8734 for University of Houston Health Family Care Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 713-743-9682 to confirm.
What kind of site is University of Houston Health Family Care Center?
HRSA records University of Houston Health Family Care Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. University of Houston System operates it. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at University of Houston Health Family Care Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at University of Houston Health Family Care Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 713-743-9682 for open days.
Where is University of Houston Health Family Care Center?
University of Houston Health Family Care Center is at 4349 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX, 77204-3074, Harris County. The area measures 3,657 people per square mile. Harris County holds 121 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at University of Houston Health Family Care Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what University of Houston Health Family Care Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 713-743-9682 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near University of Houston Health Family Care Center?
KIPP East End Campus is 1.3 miles away and EL CENTRO DE CORAZON-EASTWOOD 1.5 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.