federally qualified health center site
Sunset Elementary School — Sunset, Louisiana
About Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School is a federally qualified health center site in Sunset, St. Landry 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 2014; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 24-hour median for health center sites in St. Landry Parish.
SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. runs 6 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 Sunset Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Sunset Elementary School 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 SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.; 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 Sunset Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School 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
Sunset Elementary School 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
Sunset Elementary School is at 236 Church Hill St, Sunset, LA, 70584-6202, St. Landry Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Sunset measures 386 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at swlphc.com.
Call 337-663-3478 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 Sunset Elementary School
The nearest SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. site is Beau Chene High School in Arnaudville, 3.9 miles away.
All Kids Pediatrics of Opelousas in Opelousas is the next one out, 9.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MYISHA SANAE JOHNSON-LEDET NP, listed under Telehealth, 8.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Landry Parish carries 6 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beau Chene High School | Same network · Arnaudville | 3.9 mi |
| All Kids Pediatrics of Opelousas | Same network · Opelousas | 9.5 mi |
| SOUTHWEST LA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE | Same network · Opelousas | 11.1 mi |
| Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center Mobile Unit | Same network · Opelousas | 11.1 mi |
| Northside Community Health Care | Same network · Lafayette | 12 mi |
| Evangeline Parish Site | Same network · Ville Platte | 23.1 mi |
| MYISHA SANAE JOHNSON-LEDET NP | Telehealth · Ossun | 8.7 mi |
| SWLA Center for Health Services - Lafayette | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 11 mi |
| Acadiana Cares | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 11.1 mi |
| Acadiana Cares Health & Wellness Center at Pride Plaza | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 11.5 mi |
| Surrey Street Community Health Center Extension Site | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 12.9 mi |
| Surrey Street Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Lafayette | 13.1 mi |
| JAY P JAIKISHEN MD | Telehealth · Lafayette | 13.7 mi |
| TOMMY J CARRIERE NP | Telehealth · Lafayette | 13.7 mi |
| BRYANT F DRONETTE NP | Telehealth · Lafayette | 13.7 mi |
| LORE LYNDSEY MORAN NP | Telehealth · Lafayette | 13.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Sunset Elementary School
Does Sunset Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Sunset Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 337-663-3478 to confirm.
What kind of site is Sunset Elementary School?
HRSA records Sunset Elementary School as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2014. SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. operates it alongside 6 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Sunset Elementary School?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Sunset Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 337-663-3478 for open days.
Where is Sunset Elementary School?
Sunset Elementary School is at 236 Church Hill St, Sunset, LA, 70584-6202, St. Landry Parish. The area measures 386 people per square mile. St. Landry Parish holds 6 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Sunset Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Sunset Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 337-663-3478 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. locations near Sunset Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. sites to Sunset Elementary School 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.