FQHC Look-Alike site
East Carroll Parish Hospital — Lake Providence, Louisiana
About East Carroll Parish Hospital
East Carroll Parish Hospital is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It operates in a hospital setting; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 168 operating hours a week, above the 43-hour median for health center sites in East Carroll Parish.
EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT runs 2 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 East Carroll Parish Hospital
Part B pays for the visit at East Carroll Parish Hospital 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 Medicare billing number 193464 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 East Carroll Parish Hospital
East Carroll Parish Hospital 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
East Carroll Parish Hospital 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
East Carroll Parish Hospital is at 336 N Hood St, Lake Providence, LA, 71254-2140, East Carroll Parish.
Lake Providence measures 2 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 168 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ecphospital.com.
Call 318-559-4023 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 East Carroll Parish Hospital
The nearest EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT site is Family Medical Clinic in Lake Providence, at the same registered coordinates.
Family Medical Clinic-Behavioral Health in Lake Providence is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Tallulah, listed under Community Care Access, 27.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
East Carroll Parish carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medical Clinic | Same network · Lake Providence | <0.1 mi |
| Family Medical Clinic-Behavioral Health | Same network · Lake Providence | 0.6 mi |
| Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Tallulah | Community Care Access · Tallulah | 27.7 mi |
| Delhi Elementary & High School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Delhi | 30.4 mi |
| Delhi Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Delhi | 30.8 mi |
| Delhi Community Health Center Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Delhi | 31 mi |
| Delhi Community Health Center SBHC Mobile Dental Services. | Community Care Access · Delhi | 31 mi |
| Delhi Charter School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Delhi | 32.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Carroll Parish Hospital
Does East Carroll Parish Hospital accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 193464 for East Carroll Parish Hospital, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 318-559-4023 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Carroll Parish Hospital?
HRSA records East Carroll Parish Hospital as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site in a hospital setting, in federal scope since 2023. EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Carroll Parish Hospital?
HRSA reports 168 operating hours a week at East Carroll Parish Hospital. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 318-559-4023 for open days.
Where is East Carroll Parish Hospital?
East Carroll Parish Hospital is at 336 N Hood St, Lake Providence, LA, 71254-2140, East Carroll Parish. The area measures 2 people per square mile. East Carroll Parish holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Carroll Parish Hospital?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Carroll Parish Hospital charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 318-559-4023 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT locations near East Carroll Parish Hospital?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EAST CARROLL PARISH HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT sites to East Carroll Parish Hospital 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.