federally qualified health center site
Ferriday Health West — Ferriday, Louisiana
About Ferriday Health West
Ferriday Health West is a federally qualified health center site in Ferriday, Concordia Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 38 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Concordia Parish.
Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 runs 5 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 Ferriday Health West
Part B pays for the visit at Ferriday Health West 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 Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2; 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 Ferriday Health West
Ferriday Health West 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
Ferriday Health West 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
Ferriday Health West is at 112 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, LA, 71334-2013, Concordia Parish.
Ferriday measures 19 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 38 operating hours a week here.
Call 318-757-3696 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 Ferriday Health West
The nearest Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 site is Ferriday Family Health Center in Ferriday, 0.1 miles away.
Outpatient Behavioral Services in Ferriday is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Vidalia Community Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 9.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Concordia Parish carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ferriday Family Health Center | Same network · Ferriday | 0.1 mi |
| Outpatient Behavioral Services | Same network · Ferriday | 0.2 mi |
| Catahoula Parish Hospital Sevice District No 2 Administrative Service Site | Same network · Sicily Island | 15.2 mi |
| Island Medical & Dental | Same network · Sicily Island | 15.3 mi |
| Jonesville Medical Clinic | Same network · Jonesville | 15.8 mi |
| Vidalia Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Vidalia | 9.1 mi |
| Tensas Health Mobile | Community Care Access · Saint Joseph | 26.3 mi |
| TENSAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Saint Joseph | 26.3 mi |
| Tensas Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Saint Joseph | 26.3 mi |
| Tensas School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Saint Joseph | 26.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Ferriday Health West
Does Ferriday Health West accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Ferriday Health West, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 318-757-3696 to confirm.
What kind of site is Ferriday Health West?
HRSA records Ferriday Health West as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 operates it alongside 5 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Ferriday Health West?
HRSA reports 38 operating hours a week at Ferriday Health West. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 318-757-3696 for open days.
Where is Ferriday Health West?
Ferriday Health West is at 112 Serio Blvd, Ferriday, LA, 71334-2013, Concordia Parish. The area measures 19 people per square mile. Concordia Parish holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Ferriday Health West?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Ferriday Health West charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 318-757-3696 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 locations near Ferriday Health West?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest Catahoula Parish Hospital District #2 sites to Ferriday Health West 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.