federally qualified health center site
Women's Health Center — Mobile, Alabama
About Women's Health Center
Women's Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Mobile, Mobile County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1998; 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 Women's Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Women's 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 011802 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1861403594.
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 Women's Health Center
Women's 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
Women's 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
Women's Health Center is at 248 Cox St, Mobile, AL, 36604-3303, Mobile County.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mchd.org.
Call 251-690-8930 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 Women's Health Center
The nearest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH site is Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center in Mobile, 1.4 miles away.
Mobile Medical Unit II in Mobile is the next one out, 1.4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is J.R. Thomas Wellness and Fitness Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Mobile County carries 31 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Oriented Primary Health Care Clinic - Downtown Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 1.4 mi |
| Mobile Medical Unit II | Same network · Mobile | 1.4 mi |
| Eight Mile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 4.9 mi |
| Dauphin Island Parkway Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 5.6 mi |
| Southwest Mobile Health Center | Same network · Mobile | 9.9 mi |
| Semmes Health Center | Same network · Semmes | 12 mi |
| J.R. Thomas Wellness and Fitness Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 0.6 mi |
| Franklin Medical and Dental Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 0.7 mi |
| FRANKLIN MEDICAL MALL | Community Care Access · Mobile | 0.7 mi |
| Franklin's Wellness, Smiles and Vision Express | Community Care Access · Mobile | 0.7 mi |
| H.E. Savage Memorial Center | Community Care Access · Mobile | 0.9 mi |
| Accordia Health - COP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 1.3 mi |
| THE HADLEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Mobile | 1.3 mi |
| Accordia Health - AOP | Community Care Access · Mobile | 1.3 mi |
| DR. ALBERT THOMAS MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 2.2 mi |
| AIELLO/BUSKEY MEDICAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Prichard | 2.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Women's Health Center
Does Women's Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 011802 for Women's Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 251-690-8930 to confirm.
What kind of site is Women's Health Center?
HRSA records Women's Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1998. 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 Women's Health Center?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Women's Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 251-690-8930 for open days.
Where is Women's Health Center?
Women's Health Center is at 248 Cox St, Mobile, AL, 36604-3303, Mobile County. No population density is published for the area. Mobile County holds 31 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Women's Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Women's Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 251-690-8930 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH locations near Women's Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest MOBILE COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH sites to Women's 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.