federally qualified health center site
North Mobile Health Center — Mount Vernon, Alabama
About North Mobile Health Center
North Mobile Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Mount Vernon, Mobile County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2011; 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 North Mobile Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at North Mobile 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 011987 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1639474778.
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 Mobile Health Center
North Mobile 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 Mobile 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 Mobile Health Center is at 950 W Coy Smith Hwy, Mount Vernon, AL, 36560-3201, Mobile County.
Mount Vernon measures 487 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mchd.org.
Call 251-829-9884 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 Mobile Health Center
The nearest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH site is Citronelle Dental in Citronelle, 12.4 miles away.
Citronelle Health Center in Citronelle is the next one out, 12.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE, listed under Community Care Access, 12.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Mobile County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Citronelle Dental | Same network · Citronelle | 12.4 mi |
| Citronelle Health Center | Same network · Citronelle | 12.4 mi |
| North Baldwin Rural Health Center | Same network · Bay Minette | 20.2 mi |
| Eight Mile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 23.5 mi |
| Semmes Health Center | Same network · Semmes | 26.1 mi |
| Women's Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 27.1 mi |
| SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE | Community Care Access · Mc Intosh | 12.3 mi |
| Accordia Health - Citronelle | Community Care Access · Citronelle | 12.9 mi |
| Accordia Health - Saraland | Community Care Access · Saraland | 17.4 mi |
| North Baldwin Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bay Minette | 20.2 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 24.9 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 25 mi |
| THE HADLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Mobile | 26.6 mi |
| Accordia Health - COP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 26.8 mi |
| Accordia Health - AOP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 26.8 mi |
| J.R. Thomas Wellness and Fitness Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 26.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about North Mobile Health Center
Does North Mobile Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011987 for North Mobile Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-829-9884 to confirm.
What kind of site is North Mobile Health Center?
HRSA records North Mobile 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 Mobile Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at North Mobile Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 251-829-9884 for open days.
Where is North Mobile Health Center?
North Mobile Health Center is at 950 W Coy Smith Hwy, Mount Vernon, AL, 36560-3201, Mobile County. The area measures 487 people per square mile. Mobile County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at North Mobile Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what North Mobile Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-829-9884 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH locations near North Mobile Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH sites to North Mobile 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.