Primary Care · Community Health · Dental · Behavioral Health

SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles

Lake Charles, LA, 70601 Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
Sliding-fee scale, uninsured welcome HRSA Health Center Program Non-Profit
Care Primary Care (Outpatient)
Model Community Health Center
Facility type Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
CMS CCN 191808

About

SWLA Center for Health Services - Lake Charles is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) site in Lake Charles, LA (Calcasieu Parish), operated by Swla Center for Health Services. As a community health center, it provides primary care to everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay: fees are discounted on a sliding scale based on household income, and Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP are accepted. The organization behind this site served 21,049 patients in 2024, and offers dental and behavioral health services in addition to medical primary care across its locations. The site is open approximately 40 hours per week. Call 337-439-9983 to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.

Areas of expertise

Preventive Care & Annual Checkups Chronic Disease Management Immunizations & Screenings

Typical conditions for this specialty, contact the practice to confirm services offered.

Clinicians at this facility

Natalie Culpepper, NP
Angie Dukes, NP
Dr. James Gaharan, MD
Ronnell Jones, NP
Gilbert Lyon, CSW
Dr. Tammy Mitchell, MD
Stacey Molinere, NP
Dr. Anthony Perry, DPM
Melissa Purvis, NP
Lindsey Rhodes, PA
Dr. Lisa Vaughn, DO
Caroline Viator, PA

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Medicare CHIP Sliding-fee scale (uninsured welcome)

Insurance participation changes, confirm coverage with the practice before your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. As a community health center, it serves patients regardless of insurance status. Visit costs are discounted on a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income. Bring proof of income to your first visit to apply.

Community health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and most also accept private insurance. Call 337-439-9983 to confirm your specific plan.

It is a community-based clinic that meets federal Health Center Program requirements: comprehensive primary care in underserved areas, open to all residents of the Lake Charles, LA area, with fees adjusted to what patients can afford.

The health center organization provides medical primary care along with dental and behavioral health services across its locations. Call 337-439-9983 to confirm which services are available at this site.

Location

2000 Opelousas St, Lake Charles, LA 70601

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