federally qualified health center site
CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services
CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services is a federally qualified health center site in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; 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 Pediatric and WIC Services
Part B pays for the visit at CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services 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 Pediatric and WIC Services
CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services 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 Pediatric and WIC Services 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 Pediatric and WIC Services is at 3324 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806-3761, East Baton Rouge Parish.
Baton Rouge measures 2,650 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at caresouth.org.
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 Pediatric and WIC Services
The nearest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED site is CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. in Baton Rouge, at the same registered coordinates.
CareSouth Medical Mobile Unit in Baton Rouge is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is OHCC - 3849 North Blvd, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
East Baton Rouge Parish carries 43 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Baton Rouge | <0.1 mi |
| CareSouth Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Baton Rouge | <0.1 mi |
| CareSouth Mobile Dental Unit | Same network · Baton Rouge | <0.1 mi |
| CareSouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge | Same network · Baton Rouge | 0.1 mi |
| CareSouth Urology | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.2 mi |
| CareSouth @ Howell | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| OHCC - 3849 North Blvd | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 0.3 mi |
| OHCC - Main - 3801 North Blvd | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 0.3 mi |
| OHHC Dental | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 0.3 mi |
| OHCC - Main Admin | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 0.4 mi |
| Homeless Drop-In Center | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 1 mi |
| SHAMINDER GUPTA MD | Telehealth · Baton Rouge | 1.5 mi |
| Capitol Middle School | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 1.5 mi |
| UBAID RIAZ ABBASI MD | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.5 mi |
| ACT ONE HEALTH, LLC | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.5 mi |
| JEREMY ADEL MD | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services
Does CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services, 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 Pediatric and WIC Services?
HRSA records CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2020. 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 Pediatric and WIC Services?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-650-2000 for open days.
Where is CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services?
CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services is at 3324 Florida St, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806-3761, East Baton Rouge Parish. The area measures 2,650 people per square mile. East Baton Rouge Parish holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services 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 Pediatric and WIC Services?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED sites to CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services 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.