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Pickens County Family Practice Center

FQHC

Operated by Whatley Health Services Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

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

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Pickens County Family Practice Center

Pickens County Family Practice Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Gordo, 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 Pickens County Family Practice 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.

HIV testing + PrEP at Pickens County Family Practice Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Pickens County Family Practice Center 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

Pickens County Family Practice 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).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Pickens County Family Practice Center offer?

Pickens County Family Practice Center in Gordo, Alabama offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Pickens County Family Practice Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Pickens County Family Practice Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Pickens County Family Practice Center?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Pickens County Family Practice Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Pickens County Family Practice 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 Pickens County Family Practice Center located?

Pickens County Family Practice Center is at 27340 Highway 86, Gordo, AL 35466-3578. Phone: 205-364-7135.

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.