federally qualified health center site
Semmes Health Center — Semmes, Alabama
About Semmes Health Center
Semmes Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Semmes, Mobile County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2005; 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 Semmes Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Semmes 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 011988 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1083629661.
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 Semmes Health Center
Semmes 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
Semmes 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
Semmes Health Center is at 3810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes, AL, 36575-5256, Mobile County.
Semmes measures 500 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 251-445-0582 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 Semmes Health Center
The nearest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH site is Eight Mile Health Center in Mobile, 8.2 miles away.
Women's Health Center in Mobile is the next one out, 12 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is The Charles White Family Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 5.2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Mobile County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eight Mile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 8.2 mi |
| Women's Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 12 mi |
| Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 13.3 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit II | Same network · Mobile | 13.3 mi |
| Southwest Mobile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 14 mi |
| Dauphin Island Parkway Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 15.2 mi |
| The Charles White Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.2 mi |
| Accordia Health - ZOP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 5.5 mi |
| Accordia Pediatrics and Pediatric Psychiatry | Community Care Access · Mobile | 7.3 mi |
| West Mobile Family Medical Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 9.2 mi |
| THE HADLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Mobile | 10.6 mi |
| Accordia Health - COP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 10.7 mi |
| Accordia Health - AOP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 10.7 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 10.9 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 10.9 mi |
| Accordia Health - Saraland | Community Care Access · Saraland | 11 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Semmes Health Center
Does Semmes Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011988 for Semmes Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-445-0582 to confirm.
What kind of site is Semmes Health Center?
HRSA records Semmes Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2005. 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 Semmes Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Semmes Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 251-445-0582 for open days.
Where is Semmes Health Center?
Semmes Health Center is at 3810 Wulff Rd E, Semmes, AL, 36575-5256, Mobile County. The area measures 500 people per square mile. Mobile County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Semmes Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Semmes Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-445-0582 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH locations near Semmes Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH sites to Semmes 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.