Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center

FQHC

Operated by Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

510 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610-3912

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Behavioral health

Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

OB/GYN & maternal health

Prenatal, delivery, postpartum, gynecologic, and family-planning services.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center

Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Prichard, 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 Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center 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.

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Mental health + behavioral health context

FQHC behavioral-health services like those at Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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Coverage + benefits in Alabama

Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center 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).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center offer?

Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center in Prichard, Alabama offers Behavioral health, Enabling services, OB/GYN & maternal health, Primary care.

Does Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center 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 Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center located?

Dr. Albert Thomas Medical Center is at 510 S Wilson Ave, Prichard, AL 36610-3912. Phone: 251-301-7011.

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.

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