federally qualified health center site
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER — Alexandria, Louisiana
About RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Alexandria, Rapides Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2002; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rapides Parish.
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCORPORATED runs 4 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 RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER 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 191833 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1568404838.
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 RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER 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
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER 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
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER is at 1217 Willow Glen River Rd, Alexandria, LA, 71302-5458, Rapides Parish.
Alexandria measures 2,276 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at rphcc.org.
Call 318-487-4400 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 RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
The nearest RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCORPORATED site is Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Mobile Health Clinic in Alexandria, at the same registered coordinates.
Women's Pavilion in Alexandria is the next one out, at the same registered coordinates.
The closest unrelated listing is Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Based Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rapides Parish carries 50 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rapides Primary Health Care Center, Mobile Health Clinic | Same network · Alexandria | <0.1 mi |
| Women's Pavilion | Same network · Alexandria | <0.1 mi |
| Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site | Same network · Alexandria | 4.2 mi |
| Avoyelles Primary Health and Wellness Center | Same network · Bunkie | 26.4 mi |
| Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 0.5 mi |
| Peabody School-Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 0.7 mi |
| Acadian Elementary School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 0.9 mi |
| Peabody Montessori Elementary School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 1.2 mi |
| Alma Redwine Elementary School-Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 1.4 mi |
| Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 1.4 mi |
| Rapides Academy School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 1.4 mi |
| Bolton High School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 1.8 mi |
| L.S. Rugg Elementary School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Alexandria | 2.2 mi |
| Pineville Elementary School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Pineville | 2.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER
Does RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 191833 for RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 318-487-4400 to confirm.
What kind of site is RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HRSA records RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2002. RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCORPORATED operates it alongside 4 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 318-487-4400 for open days.
Where is RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER is at 1217 Willow Glen River Rd, Alexandria, LA, 71302-5458, Rapides Parish. The area measures 2,276 people per square mile. Rapides Parish holds 50 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 318-487-4400 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCORPORATED locations near RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER INCORPORATED sites to RAPIDES PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER 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.