Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
47.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Plaquemines Primary Care
Plaquemines Primary Care is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Port Sulphur, 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 Plaquemines Primary Care 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.
HIV testing + PrEP at Plaquemines Primary Care or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Plaquemines Primary Care doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Louisiana.
Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
Plaquemines Primary Care 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).
Frequently asked questions
What services does Plaquemines Primary Care offer?
Plaquemines Primary Care in Port Sulphur, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Plaquemines Primary Care accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Plaquemines Primary Care accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Plaquemines Primary Care?
47.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Plaquemines Primary Care a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Plaquemines Primary Care 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 Plaquemines Primary Care located?
Plaquemines Primary Care is at 27136 Highway 23 STE A, Port Sulphur, LA 70083-2602. Phone: 504-564-3344.
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.