Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B
FQHCOperated by Bayou La Batre Area Health Development Board, Inc.
Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Irvington, AL. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Alabama.
Coverage + benefits in Alabama
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B accepts Alabama Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B offer?
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B in Irvington, Alabama offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B located?
Bayou La Batre Area Health Development B is at 12701 Padgett Switch Rd, Irvington, AL 36544-4011. Phone: 251-824-2174.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.