federally qualified health center site
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA — Zachary, Louisiana
About CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA is a federally qualified health center site in Zachary, East Baton Rouge Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2017; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 15-hour median for health center sites in East Baton Rouge Parish.
CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED runs 13 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 CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA
Part B pays for the visit at CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA 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 no Medicare billing number here for CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Louisiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 938,891 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-259-5300; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA 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
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA is at 4852 Highway 19, Zachary, LA, 70791, East Baton Rouge Parish.
Zachary measures 699 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 225-650-2000 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 CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA
The nearest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED site is CareSouth Dermatology in Zachary, 2.6 miles away.
CareSouth @ Howell in Baton Rouge is the next one out, 9.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Southeast Community Health Systems - Northwestern Middle School, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
East Baton Rouge Parish carries 43 listings.
Common questions
Questions about CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA
Does CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 225-650-2000 to confirm.
What kind of site is CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA?
HRSA records CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2017. CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED operates it alongside 13 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-650-2000 for open days.
Where is CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA?
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA is at 4852 Highway 19, Zachary, LA, 70791, East Baton Rouge Parish. The area measures 699 people per square mile. East Baton Rouge Parish holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 225-650-2000 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED locations near CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED sites to CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA 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 Louisiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads Louisiana formularies free at 1-800-259-5300.