federally qualified health center site
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE — Mc Intosh, Alabama
About SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE is a federally qualified health center site in Mc Intosh, Washington County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1985; it reports 45 operating hours a week, in line with the 45-hour median for health center sites in Washington County.
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. runs 3 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 SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE
Part B pays for the visit at SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE 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 011832 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE 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
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE 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
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE is at 7777 Highway 43, Mc Intosh, AL, 36553-6621, Washington County.
Mc Intosh measures 139 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mostellarmedical.org.
Call 251-944-2842 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 SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE
The nearest Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. site is BAYOU LA BATRE AREA HEALTH DEVELOPMENT B in Irvington, 59.2 miles away.
MOSTELLAR MEDICAL CENTER in Irvington is the next one out, 59.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is North Mobile Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 12.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| BAYOU LA BATRE AREA HEALTH DEVELOPMENT B | Same network · Irvington | 59.2 mi |
| MOSTELLAR MEDICAL CENTER | Same network · Irvington | 59.2 mi |
| MOSTELLAR SUPPORT SERVICES ANNEX | Same network · Bayou La Batre | 59.7 mi |
| North Mobile Health Center | Community Care Access · Mount Vernon | 12.3 mi |
| Citronelle Health Center | Community Care Access · Citronelle | 16.6 mi |
| Citronelle Dental | Community Care Access · Citronelle | 16.6 mi |
| Accordia Health - Citronelle | Community Care Access · Citronelle | 17.1 mi |
| Accordia Health - Saraland | Community Care Access · Saraland | 29.3 mi |
| North Baldwin Rural Health Center | Community Care Access · Bay Minette | 30.4 mi |
| North Baldwin Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Bay Minette | 30.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE
Does SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011832 for SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-944-2842 to confirm.
What kind of site is SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE?
HRSA records SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1985. Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 251-944-2842 for open days.
Where is SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE?
SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE is at 7777 Highway 43, Mc Intosh, AL, 36553-6621, Washington County. The area measures 139 people per square mile.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-944-2842 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. locations near SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc. sites to SOUTHWEST ALABAMA HEALTH SERVICE 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.