Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge

FQHC

Operated by Excelth, Incorporated

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

730 Colonial Dr STE E, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6536

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call to confirm today's hours.

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Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Pediatrics

Well-child visits, immunizations, and pediatric sick care.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

About Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge

Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Baton Rouge, LA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

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Pediatric care for Black families

In 2022, Black infants in the U.S. died at a rate of 10.9 per 1,000 live births, per the CDC. FQHC pediatric services include well-child visits, developmental screening, and Vaccines for Children (VFC) coverage for uninsured kids. Children covered by Medicaid (CHIP in some states) get all VFC vaccines at no cost.

Louisiana Medicaid for kids (CHIP) WIC for children under 5

Coverage + benefits in Louisiana

Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge accepts Louisiana Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

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Frequently asked questions

What services does Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge offer?

Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge in Baton Rouge, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Pediatrics, Primary care.

Does Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge?

HRSA lists this site as open about 40 hours a week. Call before you go to confirm today's hours.

Is Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge located?

Excelth, Inc. Fhc - Baton Rouge is at 730 Colonial Dr STE E, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-6536. Phone: 225-201-9862.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

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