Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) - Alabama Medicaid
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) • Birmingham, AL
Clinic Type
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Address
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Phone
(800) 362-1504
apply@medicaid.alabama.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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FQHC program details referenced; see linked Provider Manual and Administrative Codes for reimbursement and denials guidance.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is an FQHC?
Federally Qualified Health Centers include community health centers, migrant health centers, and health care for the homeless programs, plus look-alike FQHCs.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Birdeye (aggregating Facebook, Google, etc.): 4.6/5 stars (770 reviews)
Patients praise
- Strong patient trust and satisfaction ratings (frequently above 90% nationally)
- Appreciation for compassionate, high-quality care despite insurance or income status
- Effectiveness of sliding fee scales in improving access to necessary medications and treatment
- Strong long-term relationships with specific providers
Common complaints
- Communication issues with staff (e.g., perceived rudeness, condescension)
- Frustrations with administrative processes like prior authorizations and medication refills
- Concerns regarding provider responsiveness and follow-up
- General disparities in clinician-patient communication in some Alabama settings
"When you find a doctor you can trust and who cares about you, you stick with them... my health was at rock bottom. But under Dr. Clement’s care... I’m better than I have been in a long time."
— Bham Now, regarding Cahaba Medical Care"Dr. Coykendall is great. Oak Street, overall, is 'meh'... Staff are clearly just moving through the day. Leslie is condescending and has a snarky attitude."
— LocalityBiz review of Oak Street Health Center PointSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- General Information - Alabama Medicaid — Mar 11, 2026
- Community Health Centers in Birmingham, AL — Apr 25, 2026
- [PDF] 28 Physician - Alabama Medicaid — Jan 26, 2026
- Presumptive Eligibility for Pregnancy (PEP) - Alabama Medicaid — Oct 1, 2025
- Where Alabama Medicaid enrollees get contraceptives | rocketcitynow.com — Dec 24, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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Cahaba Medical Care is a nonprofit community health center offering comprehensive primary care, including family medicine, pediatrics, OB/women’s health, prenatal care, dermatology, geriatrics, mental health, dental services, and preventive care. It is NCQA and Joint Commission accredited as a Patient-centered Medical Home (PCMH). The organization operates 14 offices across central Alabama, with locations in Birmingham and surrounding counties; main operations are headquartered in Centreville, AL. They employ about 131 staff, with annual revenue around $6.7M (founded 2004). Services span chronic/acute disease management, preventive screenings, and a broad range of primary care. For Birmingham-area access, consider the Birmingham location at 1308 Tuscaloosa Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211. Phone: 205-926-2992.
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