federally qualified health center site

WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY — Sipsey, Alabama

About WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY

WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY is a federally qualified health center site in Sipsey, Walker County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2001; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Walker 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 SVS @ SIPSEY

Part B pays for the visit at WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY 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 11939 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1356369078.

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 SVS @ SIPSEY

WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY 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 SVS @ SIPSEY 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 SVS @ SIPSEY is at 3805 Sipsey Rd, Sipsey, AL, 35584, Walker County.

Sipsey measures 881 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.

HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at whatleyhealth.org.

Call 205-648-5337 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 SVS @ SIPSEY

The nearest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC site is Maude L. Whatley Health Center in Tuscaloosa, 52.3 miles away.

Mobile Health Unit in Tuscaloosa is the next one out, 52.3 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is Capstone-Summit, listed under Community Care Access, 8.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Walker County carries 5 listings.

The full Alabama list is.

Other options near WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY
ResourceTypeDistance
Maude L. Whatley Health CenterSame network · Tuscaloosa52.3 mi
Mobile Health UnitSame network · Tuscaloosa52.3 mi
Theodore Hendrix Dental CenterSame network · Tuscaloosa52.3 mi
WHSI Network Support Services CenterSame network · Tuscaloosa52.3 mi
Whatley Health Services, Inc. AnnexSame network · Tuscaloosa52.6 mi
Whatley Health Services at VernonSame network · Vernon58.9 mi
Capstone-SummitCommunity Care Access · Jasper8.6 mi
Capstone Viking HealthCommunity Care Access · Jasper9.8 mi
Capstone-ParrishCommunity Care Access · Parrish11.8 mi
Ensley Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Birmingham24.2 mi
Cahaba Medical Care - Ensley OfficeCommunity Care Access · Birmingham24.2 mi
Northside Dental ClinicCommunity Care Access · Birmingham24.3 mi
ARMS Northern Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Birmingham24.5 mi
Cahaba Medical Care - Hope HealthCommunity Care Access · Fairfield25.2 mi
Cahaba Medical Care - Fairfield High Preparatory SchoolCommunity Care Access · Fairfield25.4 mi
Cahaba Medical Care - CJ Donald ElementaryCommunity Care Access · Fairfield25.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY

Does WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 11939 for WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 205-648-5337 to confirm.

What kind of site is WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY?

HRSA records WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2001. 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 SVS @ SIPSEY?

HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 205-648-5337 for open days.

Where is WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY?

WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY is at 3805 Sipsey Rd, Sipsey, AL, 35584, Walker County. The area measures 881 people per square mile. Walker County holds 5 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 205-648-5337 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC locations near WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest WHATLEY HEALTH SERVICES INC sites to WHATLEY HEALTH SVS @ SIPSEY 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.