Best Care Community Health Services

No problem. Just call to ask about our affordable self-pay fees for all our services. You can still use your health insurance for other health services such as labs, prescriptions, imaging, or your pharmacy, for example.

We can request additional records from your other doctors if needed. To maximize the value of your visit, we strongly encourage you to bring your current medication bottles, and any recent and pertinent medical records, bloodwork, or other test results. 

No problem. Just call to ask about our affordable self-pay fees for all our services. You can still use your health insurance for other health services such as labs, prescriptions, imaging, or your pharmacy, for example.

We accept Medicare, Medicaid, Molina, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Molina, Oscar, Humana (PPO), Simply Healthcare, Tricare, and more. Please remember before your appointment to change your primary care physician to either “Dr. Emlyn Louis” or “Best Care Community and Family Health Center” if you are required to do so by your insurance company. Please call us for more detailed information about your particular insurance plan.

Even if you aren’t sick, a good relationship with your primary care doctor is important to keep you healthy and prepared to prevent sickness or health emergencies. Your primary care doctor can refill your medications, refer you to specialists, and manage chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, obesity, anxiety, and depression.

Yes, we see patients of all ages, including children aged 0 and up.

You will need valid identification and any insurance cards you have. If you have a Medicare replacement plan, you will need to bring your Medicare card as well. If you have medical records, bring a manageable amount. We strongly recommend bringing all of your current medication bottles to your first visit.

Yes. If you have questions about your visit, feel free to call before arriving.

We offer free transportation for elderly Medicare patients. If you are bedbound or have a medical issue preventing you from leaving your home, It’s possible we can also come to your home on a routine basis. If the doctor deems it necessary, we can order home healthcare nursing to visit you in your home for more hands-on medical assistance.

We speak, English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and French. If you have special communication needs please let us know prior to your appointment so we can accommodate you.

People experiencing symptoms of fatigue, decreased sexual libido, vaginal dryness, irritability, insomnia, difficulty in losing weight, and anxiety. 

Biote Certified Providers receive training on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy in the form of subcutaneous pellets. These pellets are inserted into the fatty tissue of the upper buttocks area during an in-office visit after lab testing is done to determine the exact quantity of the hormone the patient requires. Every dose is customized based on a consultation and extensive lab work to ensure a patient receives the exact concentration of hormones needed.

Bioidentical hormones, such as the ones used in training by Biote, work with the chemistry of the body because they replicate the molecular structure of the hormones that normally occur within the body.

Estrogen pellets are primarily used to combat the effects of menopause. Studies have shown that estrogen may also help relieve some symptoms associated with mood, bone density, and heart health.

Pellets last up to three to six months depending on gender, weight, absorption rates, and the amount of deficiency or surplus of hormones present within the patient at the time of insertion. Pellets are reinserted between two to four times per year to help keep hormones optimized and balanced and may take up to two insertions before feeling the full benefits.

Testosterone is a hormone normally found in both men and women that is responsible for many critical body processes. Testosterone is produced in the testes and ovaries, and deficiencies can occur in men and women as the body ages.

Estrogen is a hormone that possesses many functions and occurs in the bodies of both men and women. In women, estrogen is commonly associated with reproduction—it prompts the menstrual cycle and develops the female body’s secondary sex characteristics. However, in both sexes, estrogen is responsible for many facets of bone health, cholesterol metabolism, and the thickness and collagen content of the skin.

Yes, we carry some core supplements in our office for purchase but you can obtain any of BioTE supplements for 5% off at our Online BioTE Store

Ask our office prior to you leaving the state. We can assist with transferring records between another provider for a seamless transition there and back.

Yes. When seeing us for your initial consultation we can draw your bloodwork. Or, you can come to the clinic with the necessary lab results. Patients who are not actively on hormone replacement therapy need fasting lab results no older than 6 months.

Women require the following test results: Estradiol, FSH, Testosterone Total, TSH, T4 Total, T4 Free, T3 Free, TPO, CBC, and CMP, and Vitamin D 25-OH.

Men require the following tests: Estradiol, Testosterone Free and Total, PSA Total, TSH, T4 Total, T4 Free, T3 Free, TPO, CBC, CMP, and Vitamin D 25-OH.

For both men and women, tests for Vitamin B12, and Lipid Panel are optional.

We will order labs 4-6 weeks after the pellet insertion to determine if your hormones have reached optimal levels.

Ask our office by calling 239-332-0407. If you’re new to the area we can assist with requesting your records from any other provider. You can also ask your other doctor’s office to fax your records to us including your recent lab test results and previous hormone dosages.

Yes. Suboxone is a powerful medication that can lead to dependency and tolerance if it is abused. If taken as prescribed, Suboxone is safe and effective. Comprised of two primary ingredients (buprenorphine and naloxone), Suboxone is able to stimulate the same receptors in the brain that other opioids do all without creating the same uncoordinated high. As a result, buprenorphine is able to help you stay focused on your daily goals and accomplish them.

The period of time that you will need to be on Suboxone will be a decision that you and your doctor will make. Extensive research has proven that Suboxone is safe to use both long- and short-term. Some people take Suboxone for long periods of time, while others only take it for a little while before tapering off. Suboxone is beneficial in the sense that it stops drug cravings and withdrawal symptoms so that individuals can maintain mental clarity so they can continue working, going to school, engaging in therapy, and so on. Suboxone’s effectiveness does not lessen over time, which means that you can keep using it as long as you need.

Like most medications, Suboxone can cause interactions. Therefore, you should always tell your physician what medications you are on before starting a Suboxone. This medication can cause powerful effects when combined with other opioids such as oxycodone, codeine, hydrocodone, and heroin. It also causes negative effects when combined with alcohol. Those who are taking Suboxone should not take sleeping pills, narcotic painkillers, or sedatives, and should not drink alcohol. In regards to all other medications, please speak with your physician to determine what is safe and what is not.

Just because Suboxone is approved for long-term use does not mean that an individual has to remain on Suboxone for the rest of their life. If you and your physician decide that Suboxone is no longer the medication for you, or if you have reached a point in your treatment where you are ready to stop using medications, you can begin to taper off of Suboxone with small doses until your system is completely cleared. At that point, you can either switch medications or stay medication-free.

Best Care accepts Medicare and in-network Medicare Advantage plans for outpatient Buprenorphine treatment. The treatment at Best Care is individualized to meet the needs of each patient. As a part of these plans, individuals can obtain medication, therapy, and other services that are deemed appropriate for them. To ask about the price of care and the requirements for eligibility, contact us today.

Methadone treatment is a valuable method for treating opioid dependency that is successful. However, for some patients, the grind of daily dosing can be exhausting. But how can you get off of it?

At Best Care Suboxone Clinic we can help you make this transition. We know the process can be challenging, but we also know how to make it a less stressful process. Are you ready to free yourself from the burdens of daily dosing while also having access to a physician that can provide primary care services during your treatment?

Request an appointment or call us for more information.

While we accept most insurances including Medicaid for many of our services, Best Care currently only accepts Medicare or in-network Medicare Advantage plans to cover the cost of office visits for Suboxone treatment. If you have coverage other than Medicare, please contact our office for self-pay pricing. Suboxone prescriptions will be sent to the pharmacy of your choice and we will try our best to work with you and your insurance company to help coordinate the most affordable prescription option.

Yes, our clinics can verify your vaccine history. If you need a new vaccine please call to ask about the process prior to your appointment.