federally qualified health center site
Zapata — Zapata, Texas
About Zapata
Zapata is a federally qualified health center site in Zapata, Zapata County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 50 operating hours a week, in line with the 50-hour median for health center sites in Zapata County.
GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 11 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 Zapata
Part B pays for the visit at Zapata 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 671918 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 Zapata
Zapata 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
Zapata 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
Zapata is at 210 Rathmell St, Zapata, TX, 78076, Zapata County.
Zapata measures 1,245 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at gatewaychc.com.
Call 956-765-4367 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 Zapata
The nearest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Laredo College South Clinic in Laredo, 38.9 miles away.
Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo is the next one out, 41.8 miles away.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Laredo College South Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 38.9 mi |
| Gateway CHC South Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 41.8 mi |
| GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Laredo | 45.6 mi |
| Mobile Medical Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 45.6 mi |
| Women's Health Mobile Clinic | Same network · Laredo | 45.6 mi |
| Hebbronville | Same network · Hebbronville | 45.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Zapata
Does Zapata accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 671918 for Zapata, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 956-765-4367 to confirm.
What kind of site is Zapata?
HRSA records Zapata as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 11 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Zapata?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at Zapata. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 956-765-4367 for open days.
Where is Zapata?
Zapata is at 210 Rathmell St, Zapata, TX, 78076, Zapata County. The area measures 1,245 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Zapata?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Zapata charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 956-765-4367 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near Zapata?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest GATEWAY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to Zapata 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.