federally qualified health center site
Natchitoches Central High SBHC — Natchitoches, Louisiana
About Natchitoches Central High SBHC
Natchitoches Central High SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Natchitoches, Natchitoches Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2023; it reports 35 operating hours a week, in line with the 35-hour median for health center sites in Natchitoches Parish.
ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA runs 68 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 Natchitoches Central High SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at Natchitoches Central High SBHC 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 ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA; 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 Natchitoches Central High SBHC
Natchitoches Central High SBHC 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
Natchitoches Central High SBHC 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
Natchitoches Central High SBHC is at 6513 Highway 1, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, Natchitoches Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Natchitoches measures 243 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at accesshealthla.org.
Call 504-575-3700 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 Natchitoches Central High SBHC
The nearest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA site is Provencal Elementary SBHC in Robeline, 8.7 miles away.
Lakeview High SBHC in Campti is the next one out, 12 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches, listed under Community Care Access, 2.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Natchitoches Parish carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Provencal Elementary SBHC | Same network · Robeline | 8.7 mi |
| Lakeview High SBHC | Same network · Campti | 12 mi |
| Marthaville Elementary SBHC | Same network · Marthaville | 15.8 mi |
| Northwood SBHC | Same network · Lena | 33.7 mi |
| Grant Jr and High SBHC | Same network · Dry Prong | 37 mi |
| South Grant Elementary SBHC | Same network · Dry Prong | 40.1 mi |
| Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ Natchitoches | Community Care Access · Natchitoches | 2.1 mi |
| Outpatient Medical Center, Inc. @ LP Vaughn SBHC | Community Care Access · Natchitoches | 2.1 mi |
| Montgomery Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Saint Maurice | 10 mi |
| Sabine Comprehensive Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Many | 24.7 mi |
| Grant Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Colfax | 29.1 mi |
| Winnfield Physical Therapy | Community Care Access · Winnfield | 29.6 mi |
| Winnfield Primary School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Winnfield | 29.7 mi |
| Winn CHC Health Information Technology Office | Community Care Access · Winnfield | 29.7 mi |
| Winn Community Health Center, Inc. | Community Care Access · Winnfield | 29.7 mi |
| Winn Community Billing Office | Community Care Access · Winnfield | 29.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Natchitoches Central High SBHC
Does Natchitoches Central High SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Natchitoches Central High SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 504-575-3700 to confirm.
What kind of site is Natchitoches Central High SBHC?
HRSA records Natchitoches Central High SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2023. ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA operates it alongside 68 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Natchitoches Central High SBHC?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at Natchitoches Central High SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 504-575-3700 for open days.
Where is Natchitoches Central High SBHC?
Natchitoches Central High SBHC is at 6513 Highway 1, Natchitoches, LA, 71457, Natchitoches Parish. The area measures 243 people per square mile. Natchitoches Parish holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Natchitoches Central High SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Natchitoches Central High SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 504-575-3700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA locations near Natchitoches Central High SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA sites to Natchitoches Central High SBHC 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.