federally qualified health center site
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER — Gadsden, Alabama
About J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Gadsden, Etowah County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2004; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Etowah County.
QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. runs 24 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 J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD 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 011831 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1750332243.
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 J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD 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
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD 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
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER is at 1409 Springfield Ave, Gadsden, AL, 35903-2819, Etowah County.
Gadsden measures 357 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at qolhs.org.
Call 256-439-6383 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 J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
The nearest QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. site is Quality Health Express in Gadsden, 0.3 miles away.
Quality Health Express II in Gadsden is the next one out, 0.3 miles away.
Etowah County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Health Express | Same network · Gadsden | 0.3 mi |
| Quality Health Express II | Same network · Gadsden | 0.3 mi |
| Quality of Life Health Complex | Same network · Gadsden | 0.3 mi |
| Gadsden Family and Student Health Solutions | Same network · Gadsden | 0.6 mi |
| PROCARE - COLLEY HOMES | Same network · Gadsden | 3.2 mi |
| ROBERTA O. WATTS MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Gadsden | 3.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER
Does J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011831 for J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 256-439-6383 to confirm.
What kind of site is J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA records J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2004. QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 256-439-6383 for open days.
Where is J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER?
J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER is at 1409 Springfield Ave, Gadsden, AL, 35903-2819, Etowah County. The area measures 357 people per square mile. Etowah County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 256-439-6383 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. locations near J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest QUALITY OF LIFE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. sites to J.W. STEWART NEIGHBORHOOD 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.