federally qualified health center site
CareSouth-Shreveport — Shreveport, Louisiana
About CareSouth-Shreveport
CareSouth-Shreveport is a federally qualified health center site in Shreveport, Caddo Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Caddo 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-Shreveport
Part B pays for the visit at CareSouth-Shreveport 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-Shreveport
CareSouth-Shreveport 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-Shreveport 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-Shreveport is at 8730 Youree Dr, Ste A, Shreveport, LA, 71115-2518, Caddo Parish.
Shreveport measures 12 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
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-Shreveport
The nearest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED site is CareSouth Dermatology in Zachary, 191.9 miles away.
CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA in Zachary is the next one out, 194 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is PAT BASS MD, listed under Telehealth, 2.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Caddo Parish carries 23 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CareSouth Dermatology | Same network · Zachary | 191.9 mi |
| CARESOUTH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AT ZACHARY, LA | Same network · Zachary | 194 mi |
| CareSouth @ Howell | Same network · Baton Rouge | 199.7 mi |
| CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Baton Rouge | 202.9 mi |
| CareSouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge | Same network · Baton Rouge | 202.9 mi |
| CareSouth Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Baton Rouge | 202.9 mi |
| PAT BASS MD | Telehealth · Forbing | 2.4 mi |
| David Raines School Based Health Center - Atkins | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 3.2 mi |
| David Raines CHC School Based Health Center-Broadmoor Stem Academy | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 3.2 mi |
| David Raines School Based Health Center - Linwood | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 3.6 mi |
| David Raines School Based Health Center - Woodlawn | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 4 mi |
| David Raines Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 4.9 mi |
| CASSE-Shreveport Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Dentistry, and Behavioral Health | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 5.3 mi |
| CASSE - Shreveport Family Medicine & Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 5.3 mi |
| CASSE - Shreveport Administration | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 5.3 mi |
| CASSE - DIAMC Health Center | Community Care Access · Shreveport | 5.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CareSouth-Shreveport
Does CareSouth-Shreveport accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CareSouth-Shreveport, 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-Shreveport?
HRSA records CareSouth-Shreveport as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. 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-Shreveport?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CareSouth-Shreveport. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-650-2000 for open days.
Where is CareSouth-Shreveport?
CareSouth-Shreveport is at 8730 Youree Dr, Ste A, Shreveport, LA, 71115-2518, Caddo Parish. The area measures 12 people per square mile. Caddo Parish holds 23 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at CareSouth-Shreveport?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CareSouth-Shreveport 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-Shreveport?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED sites to CareSouth-Shreveport 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.