federally qualified health center site
JeffCare East Jefferson — Metairie, Louisiana
About JeffCare East Jefferson
JeffCare East Jefferson is a federally qualified health center site in Metairie, Jefferson Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2013; it reports 52.5 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson Parish.
JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY runs 1 other listed location.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at JeffCare East Jefferson
Part B pays for the visit at JeffCare East Jefferson 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 191929 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1518383785.
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 JeffCare East Jefferson
JeffCare East Jefferson 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
JeffCare East Jefferson 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
JeffCare East Jefferson is at 3616 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA, 70001-1874, Jefferson Parish.
Metairie measures 6,470 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 52.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at jphsa.org.
Call 504-838-5257 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 JeffCare East Jefferson
The nearest JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY site is JeffCare West Jefferson in Marrero, 8.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is AHL Retina Services, listed under Community Care Access, at the same registered coordinates. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson Parish carries 42 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| JeffCare West Jefferson | Same network · Marrero | 8.1 mi |
| AHL Retina Services | Community Care Access · Metairie | <0.1 mi |
| WENDY ANN NAVARRO NP | Telehealth · Metairie | 0.9 mi |
| Haynes Academy SBHC | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.1 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Lakeside | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.5 mi |
| Daughters of Charity Health Center - Metairie | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.6 mi |
| East Jefferson High School SBHC | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.7 mi |
| AHL Jefferson Elementary SBHC | Community Care Access · New Orleans | 2.5 mi |
| SAMUEL S. ANDREWS MD | Provider · Jefferson | 2.6 mi |
| LAWRENCE BLONDE MD | Provider · Jefferson | 2.6 mi |
| MICHAELINE ANGLEMIRE RD, LDN | Nutritionist · Jefferson | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about JeffCare East Jefferson
Does JeffCare East Jefferson accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 191929 for JeffCare East Jefferson, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 504-838-5257 to confirm.
What kind of site is JeffCare East Jefferson?
HRSA records JeffCare East Jefferson as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2013. JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY operates it alongside 1 other listed location. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at JeffCare East Jefferson?
HRSA reports 52.5 operating hours a week at JeffCare East Jefferson. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 504-838-5257 for open days.
Where is JeffCare East Jefferson?
JeffCare East Jefferson is at 3616 S I 10 Service Rd W, Metairie, LA, 70001-1874, Jefferson Parish. The area measures 6,470 people per square mile. Jefferson Parish holds 42 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at JeffCare East Jefferson?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what JeffCare East Jefferson charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 504-838-5257 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY locations near JeffCare East Jefferson?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest JEFFERSON PAR HUMAN SERVICES AUTHORITY sites to JeffCare East Jefferson 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.