federally qualified health center site
Eight Mile Health Center — Mobile, Alabama
About Eight Mile Health Center
Eight Mile Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Mobile, Mobile County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2015; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 42.5-hour median for health center sites in Mobile County.
MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH runs 10 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 Eight Mile Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Eight Mile Health 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 011986 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1083709521.
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 Eight Mile Health Center
Eight Mile Health Center 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
Eight Mile Health 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
Eight Mile Health Center is at 4009 Saint Stephens Rd, Mobile, AL, 36612-1231, Mobile County.
Mobile measures 875 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mchd.org.
Call 251-456-1399 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 Eight Mile Health Center
The nearest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH site is Women's Health Center in Mobile, 4.9 miles away.
Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center in Mobile is the next one out, 6.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Mobile County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Women's Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 4.9 mi |
| Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 6.1 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit II | Same network · Mobile | 6.1 mi |
| Semmes Health Center | Same network · Semmes | 8.2 mi |
| Dauphin Island Parkway Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 10.1 mi |
| Southwest Mobile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 12.6 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 3 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 3 mi |
| THE HADLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Mobile | 3.8 mi |
| Accordia Health - COP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 4 mi |
| Accordia Health - AOP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 4 mi |
| J.R. Thomas Wellness and Fitness Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.2 mi |
| Franklin Medical and Dental Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.3 mi |
| FRANKLIN MEDICAL MALL | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.3 mi |
| Franklin's Wellness, Smiles and Vision Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.3 mi |
| H.E. Savage Memorial Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Eight Mile Health Center
Does Eight Mile Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011986 for Eight Mile Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-456-1399 to confirm.
What kind of site is Eight Mile Health Center?
HRSA records Eight Mile Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2015. MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH operates it alongside 10 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Eight Mile Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Eight Mile Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 251-456-1399 for open days.
Where is Eight Mile Health Center?
Eight Mile Health Center is at 4009 Saint Stephens Rd, Mobile, AL, 36612-1231, Mobile County. The area measures 875 people per square mile. Mobile County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Eight Mile Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Eight Mile Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-456-1399 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH locations near Eight Mile Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH sites to Eight Mile Health Center 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.