federally qualified health center site
North Baldwin Rural Health Center — Bay Minette, Alabama
About North Baldwin Rural Health Center
North Baldwin Rural Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Bay Minette, Baldwin County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Baldwin 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 North Baldwin Rural Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at North Baldwin Rural 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 011812 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1740543669.
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 North Baldwin Rural Health Center
North Baldwin Rural 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
North Baldwin Rural 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
North Baldwin Rural Health Center is at 312 Courthouse Sq, Bay Minette, AL, 36507-4809, Baldwin County.
Bay Minette measures 275 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mchd.org.
Call 251-690-8889 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 North Baldwin Rural Health Center
The nearest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH site is North Mobile Health Center in Mount Vernon, 20.2 miles away.
Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center in Mobile is the next one out, 21.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is North Baldwin Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Baldwin County carries 5 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Mobile Health Center | Same network · Mount Vernon | 20.2 mi |
| Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 21.2 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit II | Same network · Mobile | 21.2 mi |
| Women's Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 22 mi |
| Eight Mile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 22.3 mi |
| Dauphin Island Parkway Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 25.6 mi |
| North Baldwin Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bay Minette | 0.1 mi |
| LOXLEY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Loxley | 18.1 mi |
| Accordia Health - Saraland | Community Care Access · Saraland | 19.2 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 21.1 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 21.1 mi |
| J.R. Thomas Wellness and Fitness Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 21.4 mi |
| Franklin Medical and Dental Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 21.4 mi |
| FRANKLIN MEDICAL MALL | Community Care Access · Mobile | 21.4 mi |
| Franklin's Wellness, Smiles and Vision Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 21.4 mi |
| H.E. Savage Memorial Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 21.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North Baldwin Rural Health Center
Does North Baldwin Rural Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011812 for North Baldwin Rural Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-690-8889 to confirm.
What kind of site is North Baldwin Rural Health Center?
HRSA records North Baldwin Rural Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2011. 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 North Baldwin Rural Health Center?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at North Baldwin Rural Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 251-690-8889 for open days.
Where is North Baldwin Rural Health Center?
North Baldwin Rural Health Center is at 312 Courthouse Sq, Bay Minette, AL, 36507-4809, Baldwin County. The area measures 275 people per square mile. Baldwin County holds 5 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at North Baldwin Rural Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North Baldwin Rural Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-690-8889 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH locations near North Baldwin Rural Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH sites to North Baldwin Rural 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.