federally qualified health center site
MAP @ University Drive — Thomson, Georgia
About MAP @ University Drive
MAP @ University Drive is a federally qualified health center site in Thomson, McDuffie County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in McDuffie County.
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. runs 26 other listed locations.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at MAP @ University Drive
Part B pays for the visit at MAP @ University Drive under the health center payment system, and the sliding fee scale can lower the cost of the visit for those who qualify; the drug is billed to Part D by a pharmacy.
HRSA lists no Medicare billing number here for NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC.; confirm billing before a first visit.
Medicare's general GLP-1 rules are set out.
- Do you manage GLP-1 prescriptions for Medicare patients?
- Which Medicare plans do you take?
- What documents precede a prior authorization?
Insurance and Medicare at MAP @ University Drive
MAP @ University Drive is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Georgia has not expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,944,905 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Eligibility under 65 is narrower here, though dual eligibility still cuts Part D costs.
Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) answers formulary questions free at 1-866-552-4464; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
MAP @ University Drive is required to provide or arrange, directly or by referral:
Weight management and diabetes care sit inside primary care, where a GLP-1 conversation would start.
- Primary care for all ages
- Behavioral health and substance use care
- Preventive dental care
- Laboratory and diagnostic services
Getting there and what to expect
MAP @ University Drive is at 2508 University Dr, Thomson, GA, 30824-0040, McDuffie County.
Thomson measures 1,520 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at mapbt.com.
Call 707-709-4440 before travelling.
- Medicare card and any Part D card
- Photo ID
- Current medications and doses
- Recent labs or prescriber notes
- Income and household size, for the fee scale
Other options near MAP @ University Drive
The nearest NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. site is MAP @ Main Street in Thomson, 9.1 miles away.
MAP @ Fluker Street in Thomson is the next one out, 9.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is MAP @ Evans Pediatrics, listed under Community Care Access, 17.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McDuffie County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MAP @ Main Street | Same network · Thomson | 9.1 mi |
| MAP @ Fluker Street | Same network · Thomson | 9.6 mi |
| MAP @ Hill Street | Same network · Thomson | 9.7 mi |
| MAP @ Lincolnton | Same network · Lincolnton | 14.4 mi |
| MAP @ Evans | Same network · Evans | 18.4 mi |
| MAP @ Evans Podiatry | Same network · Evans | 18.4 mi |
| MAP @ Evans Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Evans | 17.7 mi |
| TriCounty Health System - Warrenton | Community Care Access · Warrenton | 18.1 mi |
| CHCS,INC - Mobile Unit Two | Community Care Access · Warrenton | 18.1 mi |
| Community Health Care Systems Inc.- Wrens, GA | Community Care Access · Wrens | 25.9 mi |
| YEASOL LEE MD | Telehealth · Augusta | 26.4 mi |
| TriCounty Health System - Gibson | Community Care Access · Gibson | 26.4 mi |
| HARRIS BALOCH | Provider · Richmond | 26.4 mi |
| CRISTINA MARIE CASAS LOYOLA | Provider · Richmond | 26.4 mi |
| MARY W CHEN M.D. | Provider · Richmond | 26.4 mi |
| 360 CHRONIC CARE MANAGEMENT | Provider · Richmond | 26.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MAP @ University Drive
Does MAP @ University Drive accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MAP @ University Drive, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 707-709-4440 to confirm.
What kind of site is MAP @ University Drive?
HRSA records MAP @ University Drive as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. operates it alongside 26 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MAP @ University Drive?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MAP @ University Drive. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 707-709-4440 for open days.
Where is MAP @ University Drive?
MAP @ University Drive is at 2508 University Dr, Thomson, GA, 30824-0040, McDuffie County. The area measures 1,520 people per square mile. McDuffie County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MAP @ University Drive?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MAP @ University Drive charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 707-709-4440 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. locations near MAP @ University Drive?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, INC. sites to MAP @ University Drive and their distances. Sites sharing an operator typically share intake and billing arrangements, so a record started at one can often be pulled up at another.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in Georgia?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Georgia State Health Insurance Assistance Program (GeorgiaCares) reads Georgia formularies free at 1-866-552-4464.