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Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Essential Wellcare is a primary care and wellness clinic dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized, affordable, and compassionate healthcare for individuals and families. We take the time to understand your unique health needs and partner with you to achieve your wellness goals. We offer in-office visits as well as telehealth appointments for patients throughout the state of Louisiana, making it convenient to access trusted care wherever you are.


Yes. Essential Wellcare accepts most private insurance plans, Medicare, and Medicaid for eligible services. Coverage may vary depending on your insurance plan and the services provided. We recommend contacting your insurance company directly to verify your coverage, benefits, and any out-of-pocket costs before your visit.


 Yes, we accept HSA and FSA payments. 


Visits are primarily by appointment to ensure each patient receives personalized, high-quality care with minimal wait times. Please contact our office to schedule an appointment.


Yes. We offer same-day appointments based on provider availability. Although availability cannot be guaranteed, we strive to accommodate patients whenever possible. Please contact our office to check availability and schedule an appointment. 


We require at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice and missed appointments may be subject to a fee. 


Weight Loss FAQs

Our medically supervised weight loss program is personalized to your individual needs and goals. Treatment plans may include prescription weight loss medications when appropriate, nutritional guidance, lifestyle recommendations, laboratory monitoring, and ongoing support to help you achieve safe and sustainable results. Recent lab work is required prior to your initial visit. You may submit recent lab results from your healthcare provider, or we can provide an order for labs if needed. This information helps us create a safe, effective, and individualized treatment plan tailored to your needs. 


 Getting started is easy:

  1. Call our office at 337-565-9320 to schedule your weight loss consultation.
  2. Submit the required $35 refundable deposit by phone or invoice to secure your appointment.
  3. Submit recent laboratory results (within the last 6 months) by fax to 337-565-9320, or complete required lab work using an order provided by our office prior to your initial visit.
  4. Complete all required intake forms and paperwork at least 24 hours before your appointment to avoid rescheduling.
  5. Meet with our medical nurse practitioner to discuss your goals and create an individualized weight loss treatment plan.


Yes. A $35 refundable deposit is required to secure your weight loss consultation appointment. The deposit will be applied toward your visit at the time of service. If the appointment is canceled or rescheduled with less than 24 hours’ notice, the deposit will be forfeited.


Yes. We accept insurance for eligible weight loss services. Coverage for weight loss treatments varies by insurance plan. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify coverage and benefits.   


We offer a variety of weight loss treatment options, including GLP-1 medications and other prescription therapies when medically appropriate. The specific medication recommended will depend on factors such as your health history, weight loss goals, current medications, insurance coverage, and laboratory results. A consultation with the provider is required before any medication can be prescribed.


Not necessarily. Weight loss medications are prescribed only when medically appropriate. Following a comprehensive evaluation, the provider will recommend the safest and most effective treatment plan based on your individual health needs and goals.


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