federally qualified health center site
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER — Gilbertown, Alabama
About GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Gilbertown, Choctaw County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2001; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Choctaw County.
FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC. runs 19 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 GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL 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 011913 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1093775918.
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 GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL 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
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL 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
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER is at 140 Front St STE 4, Gilbertown, AL, 36908-5510, Choctaw County.
Gilbertown measures 23 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at franklinprimary.org.
Call 251-843-5537 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 GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER
The nearest FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC. site is Frisco City Family Medical Center in Frisco City, 62.1 miles away.
North Baldwin Family Health Center in Bay Minette is the next one out, 75.9 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Physicians Care of Butler, listed under Community Care Access, 16 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Choctaw County carries 2 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Frisco City Family Medical Center | Same network · Frisco City | 62.1 mi |
| North Baldwin Family Health Center | Same network · Bay Minette | 75.9 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Prichard | 80.4 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Prichard | 80.5 mi |
| The Charles White Family Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 80.8 mi |
| THE HADLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Mobile | 81.8 mi |
| Physicians Care of Butler | Community Care Access · Butler | 16 mi |
| Physicians Care of Sweet Water | Community Care Access · Sweet Water | 30.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER
Does GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011913 for GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-843-5537 to confirm.
What kind of site is GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER?
HRSA records GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2001. FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 19 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 251-843-5537 for open days.
Where is GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER?
GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER is at 140 Front St STE 4, Gilbertown, AL, 36908-5510, Choctaw County. The area measures 23 people per square mile. Choctaw County holds 2 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-843-5537 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC. locations near GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest FRANKLIN PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER, INC. sites to GILBERTOWN MEDICAL/DENTAL 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.