Rosa Folgar

Family Medicine physician in Baton Rouge, Louisiana — also lists obesity medicine in the CMS registry.

Practice Details

Address
Lsu Student Health Ctr
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Taxonomy
Family Medicine
Credential
M.D.
NPPES Enumeration
Listed with NPPES since 2007
Sole Proprietor
No
Provider Gender (NPPES)
Female
NPPES Record Updated
May 2024

Specialty taxonomies on file (2)

  • Obesity Medicine
    Preventive Medicine, Obesity Medicine
  • Family Medicine
    Primary

All specialty taxonomies this NPI reports in the CMS National Provider registry. A taxonomy on file reflects a self-reported designation, not confirmation of current services.

About This Clinician

Rosa Folgar is a Family Medicine physician in Baton Rouge whose NPPES record also lists an obesity-medicine or bariatric-medicine taxonomy as a secondary specialty. Primary-care and family-medicine clinicians who carry this secondary designation are among those most likely to actively manage GLP-1 prescribing, though this registry entry does not confirm current prescribing practices — call ahead to confirm.

Locally, this is 1 of 216 Family Medicine practices in Baton Rouge carrying this exact taxonomy in our directory.

What to expect at a Family Medicine visit

Family-medicine practices manage routine and preventive care for all ages. A weight- or GLP-1-related visit often involves:

  • •A general health and medication review in the context of your overall care.
  • •Screening labs where indicated (A1c, metabolic panel) before starting therapy.
  • •A conversation about whether GLP-1 therapy or a referral to a specialist is the better fit.
  • •Coordination with your insurance on coverage and prior authorization.

This is general guidance for family medicine practices, not a description of Rosa Folgar's specific protocol, services, or pricing. Confirm what a visit involves directly with the practice — 225-578-6271.

GLP-1 access in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Adult obesity rate
38.6%
#5 of 50 states (CDC BRFSS)
Avg. compounded semaglutide
$195/mo
Typical Louisiana telehealth cash price
Medicaid GLP-1 coverage
Diabetes only
Louisiana Medicaid, obesity indication

About 38.6% of Louisiana adults have obesity (BMI 30+), ranking the state #5 of 50 (CDC BRFSS). Our directory currently lists 48 GLP-1-relevant clinics in Baton Rouge. If a cash-pay route makes more sense, compounded semaglutide through Louisiana telehealth averages about $195/mo — well below brand-name Wegovy or Zepbound.

Explore more Louisiana options on the best Louisiana GLP-1 providers page, browse every Baton Rouge listing in the Baton Rouge clinic directory, or read the Louisiana Medicaid GLP-1 coverage & prior-authorization guide.

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Telehealth Alternative

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Frequently Asked Questions

The CMS National Provider registry lists Rosa Folgar's specialty taxonomy but not the specific medications it prescribes or its current service menu. Rosa Folgar is listed under Family Medicine, a field where GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Zepbound, Mounjaro) are commonly prescribed — but whether this practice currently offers them isn't recorded in the registry. Call the practice at 225-578-6271 to confirm before booking.
According to its CMS National Provider registry (NPPES) record, Rosa Folgar's primary specialty on file is Family Medicine, with obesity medicine listed as a secondary taxonomy. Generalist clinicians who carry that secondary designation are among those who commonly manage GLP-1 prescribing, though the registry does not confirm current services.
Rosa Folgar is located at Lsu Student Health Ctr, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. The phone number listed in the registry is 225-578-6271. Its full record is public in the CMS National Provider registry under NPI 1891825279.
New-patient status isn't recorded in the CMS National Provider registry, so we can't confirm whether Rosa Folgar is currently accepting new patients. Call the practice at 225-578-6271 to confirm availability, cash-pay pricing, and whether the services you need are offered — this listing reflects the NPPES taxonomy on file and is not an endorsement.