Gateway CHC South Clinic

FQHC

Operated by Gateway Community Health Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

2007 S Zapata Hwy, Laredo, TX 78046-6510

HRSA lists this site as open about 60 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

On-site pharmacy

Discounted prescription fills, often through 340B pricing.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Gateway CHC South Clinic

Gateway CHC South Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Laredo, TX. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Gateway CHC South Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Gateway CHC South Clinic use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in Texas

Gateway CHC South Clinic accepts Texas Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Gateway CHC South Clinic offer?

Gateway CHC South Clinic in Laredo, Texas offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, On-site pharmacy, Primary care.

Does Gateway CHC South Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Gateway CHC South Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Gateway CHC South Clinic?

HRSA lists this site as open about 60 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Gateway CHC South Clinic a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Gateway CHC South Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Gateway Chc South Clinic located?

Gateway CHC South Clinic is at 2007 S Zapata Hwy, Laredo, TX 78046-6510. Phone: 956-795-8101.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

Gateway CHC South Clinic and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

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