federally qualified health center site
Capstone-Nauvoo — Nauvoo, Alabama
About Capstone-Nauvoo
Capstone-Nauvoo is a federally qualified health center site in Nauvoo, Walker County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Walker County.
CAPSTONE HEALTH runs 4 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 Capstone-Nauvoo
Part B pays for the visit at Capstone-Nauvoo 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 CAPSTONE HEALTH; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 Capstone-Nauvoo
Capstone-Nauvoo is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Alabama has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,118,019 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-243-5463; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Capstone-Nauvoo 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
Capstone-Nauvoo is at 532 4th St, Nauvoo, AL, 35578-3631, Walker County.
Nauvoo measures 212 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 205-686-5113 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 Capstone-Nauvoo
The nearest CAPSTONE HEALTH site is Capstone-Double Springs in Double Springs, 12.1 miles away.
Capstone Viking Health in Jasper is the next one out, 17 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Capstone Hilltop Health, listed under Community Care Access, 6.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Walker County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone-Double Springs | Same network · Double Springs | 12.1 mi |
| Capstone Viking Health | Same network · Jasper | 17 mi |
| Capstone-Summit | Same network · Jasper | 17.8 mi |
| Capstone-Parrish | Same network · Parrish | 20.9 mi |
| Capstone Hilltop Health | Community Care Access · Carbon Hill | 6.9 mi |
| WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY | Community Care Access · Sipsey | 25.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Capstone-Nauvoo
Does Capstone-Nauvoo accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Capstone-Nauvoo, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 205-686-5113 to confirm.
What kind of site is Capstone-Nauvoo?
HRSA records Capstone-Nauvoo as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. CAPSTONE HEALTH operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Capstone-Nauvoo?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Capstone-Nauvoo. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 205-686-5113 for open days.
Where is Capstone-Nauvoo?
Capstone-Nauvoo is at 532 4th St, Nauvoo, AL, 35578-3631, Walker County. The area measures 212 people per square mile. Walker County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Capstone-Nauvoo?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Capstone-Nauvoo charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 205-686-5113 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CAPSTONE HEALTH locations near Capstone-Nauvoo?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAPSTONE HEALTH sites to Capstone-Nauvoo 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 Alabama?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Alabama Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Alabama formularies free at 1-800-243-5463.