federally qualified health center site
River Region Mobile Unit — Montgomery, Alabama
About River Region Mobile Unit
River Region Mobile Unit is a federally qualified health center site in Montgomery, Montgomery County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a mobile van site, so stops and times move; it has been in federal health center scope since 2019; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Montgomery County.
HEALTH SERVICES INC runs 14 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 River Region Mobile Unit
Part B pays for the visit at River Region Mobile Unit 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 no Medicare billing number here for HEALTH SERVICES INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 River Region Mobile Unit
River Region Mobile Unit 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
River Region Mobile Unit 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
River Region Mobile Unit is at 1845 Cherry St, Montgomery, AL, 36107-2613, Montgomery County.
That is a mobile van site's registered address; stops move, so call ahead before travel.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at hservinc.org.
Call 334-303-2172 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 River Region Mobile Unit
The nearest HEALTH SERVICES INC site is River Region Health Center in Montgomery, at the same registered coordinates.
Living Well Specialty Clinic in Montgomery is the next one out, 3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is CRYSTAL J HOPKINS, listed under Telehealth, 17.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Montgomery County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| River Region Health Center | Same network · Montgomery | <0.1 mi |
| Living Well Specialty Clinic | Same network · Montgomery | 3 mi |
| Chisholm Family Health Center | Same network · Montgomery | 3.2 mi |
| Health Services, Inc. Community Outreach Unit | Same network · Montgomery | 3.5 mi |
| Montgomery Primary Healthcare Center | Same network · Montgomery | 3.5 mi |
| Gateway Family Health Center | Same network · Montgomery | 3.7 mi |
| CRYSTAL J HOPKINS | Telehealth · Pine Level | 17.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about River Region Mobile Unit
Does River Region Mobile Unit accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for River Region Mobile Unit, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 334-303-2172 to confirm.
What kind of site is River Region Mobile Unit?
HRSA records River Region Mobile Unit as a mobile van federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2019. HEALTH SERVICES INC operates it alongside 14 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at River Region Mobile Unit?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at River Region Mobile Unit. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 334-303-2172 for open days.
Where is River Region Mobile Unit?
River Region Mobile Unit is at 1845 Cherry St, Montgomery, AL, 36107-2613, Montgomery County. No population density is published for the area. Montgomery County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at River Region Mobile Unit?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what River Region Mobile Unit charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 334-303-2172 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near River Region Mobile Unit?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to River Region Mobile Unit 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.