federally qualified health center site
CareSouth Urology — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About CareSouth Urology
CareSouth Urology 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 2023; 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 Urology
Part B pays for the visit at CareSouth Urology 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 Urology
CareSouth Urology 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 Urology 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 Urology is at 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-4300, 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.
Call 225-767-0394 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 Urology
The nearest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED site is CareSouth @ South Baton Rouge Charter Academy in Baton Rouge, 3.5 miles away.
CareSouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge is the next one out, 4.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is ALTA ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINIC, LLC, listed under Provider, 1.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
East Baton Rouge Parish carries 43 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| CareSouth @ South Baton Rouge Charter Academy | Same network · Baton Rouge | 3.5 mi |
| CareSouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.2 mi |
| CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.2 mi |
| CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.3 mi |
| CareSouth Medical Mobile Unit | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.3 mi |
| CareSouth Mobile Dental Unit | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.3 mi |
| ALTA ENDOCRINOLOGY CLINIC, LLC | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.1 mi |
| BATON ROUGE CLINIC, A MEDICAL CORPORATION | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.1 mi |
| 3C&L HEALTHCARE LLC | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.1 mi |
| MOKHTAR ABDALLAH | Provider · East Baton Rouge | 1.1 mi |
| 180 FAMILY SERVICES LLC | Pharmacy · East Baton Rouge | 1.1 mi |
| Jefferson Terrace Academy | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 1.9 mi |
| Kenilworth S&T School Healthy Students | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 2.1 mi |
| THIRATH CHAU MD | Telehealth · Oak Hills Place | 2.7 mi |
| OHCC - Airline North | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 2.7 mi |
| OHCC - Colonial | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 2.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about CareSouth Urology
Does CareSouth Urology accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for CareSouth Urology, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 225-767-0394 to confirm.
What kind of site is CareSouth Urology?
HRSA records CareSouth Urology as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2023. 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 Urology?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at CareSouth Urology. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-767-0394 for open days.
Where is CareSouth Urology?
CareSouth Urology is at 7777 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA, 70808-4300, 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 Urology?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what CareSouth Urology charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 225-767-0394 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED locations near CareSouth Urology?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER INCORPORATED sites to CareSouth Urology 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.