Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site
FQHCOperated by Rapides Primary Health Care Center Incorporated
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
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site
Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Alexandria, 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 Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site 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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Coverage + benefits in Louisiana
Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site 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 Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site offer?
Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site in Alexandria, Louisiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site?
40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site 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 Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site located?
Rapides Primary Health Care Center-Browns Bend Site is at 605 Browns Bend Rd, Alexandria, LA 71303. Phone: 318-487-4400.
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.