federally qualified health center site
Whatley Health Services at Vernon — Vernon, Alabama
About Whatley Health Services at Vernon
Whatley Health Services at Vernon is a federally qualified health center site in Vernon, Lamar County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It operates in a hospital setting; it has been in federal health center scope since 2025; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lamar 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 Whatley Health Services at Vernon
Part B pays for the visit at Whatley Health Services at Vernon 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 011948 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 Whatley Health Services at Vernon
Whatley Health Services at Vernon 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
Whatley Health Services at Vernon 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
Whatley Health Services at Vernon is at 141 2nd Ave NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, Lamar County.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 205-695-0450 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 Whatley Health Services at Vernon
The nearest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Pickens County Family Practice Center in Gordo, 33.1 miles away.
Whatley Health Services at Carrollton in Carrollton is the next one out, 34.5 miles away.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pickens County Family Practice Center | Same network · Gordo | 33.1 mi |
| Whatley Health Services at Carrollton | Same network · Carrollton | 34.5 mi |
| Whatley Health Services at Aliceville | Same network · Aliceville | 43.2 mi |
| WHSI Network Support Services Center | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 49.8 mi |
| Maude L. Whatley Health Center | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 49.9 mi |
| Mobile Health Unit | Same network · Tuscaloosa | 49.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Whatley Health Services at Vernon
Does Whatley Health Services at Vernon accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011948 for Whatley Health Services at Vernon, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 205-695-0450 to confirm.
What kind of site is Whatley Health Services at Vernon?
HRSA records Whatley Health Services at Vernon as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a hospital setting, in federal scope since 2025. 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 Whatley Health Services at Vernon?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Whatley Health Services at Vernon. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 205-695-0450 for open days.
Where is Whatley Health Services at Vernon?
Whatley Health Services at Vernon is at 141 2nd Ave NW, Vernon, AL, 35592, Lamar County. No population density is published for the area.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Whatley Health Services at Vernon?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Whatley Health Services at Vernon charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 205-695-0450 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near Whatley Health Services at Vernon?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to Whatley Health Services at Vernon 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.