federally qualified health center site
Pickens County Family Practice Center — Gordo, Alabama
About Pickens County Family Practice Center
Pickens County Family Practice Center is a federally qualified health center site in Gordo, Pickens County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Pickens County.
WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 12 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 Pickens County Family Practice Center
Part B pays for the visit at Pickens County Family Practice 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 011017 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1467874354.
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 Pickens County Family Practice Center
Pickens County Family Practice 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
Pickens County Family Practice 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
Pickens County Family Practice Center is at 27340 Highway 86, Gordo, AL, 35466-3578, Pickens County.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at whatleyhealth.org.
Call 205-364-7135 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 Pickens County Family Practice Center
The nearest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Whatley Health Services at Carrollton in Carrollton, 6.8 miles away.
Whatley Health Services at Aliceville in Aliceville is the next one out, 14.8 miles away.
Pickens County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whatley Health Services at Carrollton | Same network · Carrollton | 6.8 mi |
| Whatley Health Services at Aliceville | Same network · Aliceville | 14.8 mi |
| WHSI Network Support Services Center | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 24.4 mi |
| Maude L. Whatley Health Center | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 24.5 mi |
| Mobile Health Unit | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 24.5 mi |
| Theodore Hendrix Dental Center | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 24.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Pickens County Family Practice Center
Does Pickens County Family Practice Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011017 for Pickens County Family Practice Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 205-364-7135 to confirm.
What kind of site is Pickens County Family Practice Center?
HRSA records Pickens County Family Practice Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 12 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Pickens County Family Practice Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Pickens County Family Practice Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 205-364-7135 for open days.
Where is Pickens County Family Practice Center?
Pickens County Family Practice Center is at 27340 Highway 86, Gordo, AL, 35466-3578, Pickens County. No population density is published for the area. Pickens County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Pickens County Family Practice Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Pickens County Family Practice Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 205-364-7135 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Pickens County Family Practice Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Pickens County Family Practice 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.