federally qualified health center site
East Jefferson High School SBHC — Metairie, Louisiana
About East Jefferson High School SBHC
East Jefferson High School SBHC is a federally qualified health center site in Metairie, Jefferson Parish. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 35 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Jefferson Parish.
ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA runs 68 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 East Jefferson High School SBHC
Part B pays for the visit at East Jefferson High School SBHC 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 ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA; 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 East Jefferson High School SBHC
East Jefferson High School SBHC is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Louisiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 938,891 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-259-5300; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
East Jefferson High School SBHC 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
East Jefferson High School SBHC is at 400 Phlox Ave, Metairie, LA, 70001-4542, Jefferson Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Metairie measures 6,470 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 35 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at accesshealthla.org.
Call 504-575-3700 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 East Jefferson High School SBHC
The nearest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA site is AHL Jefferson Elementary SBHC in New Orleans, 1.4 miles away.
Riverdale School Based Health Center in New Orleans is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is WENDY ANN NAVARRO NP, listed under Telehealth, 1.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Jefferson Parish carries 42 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AHL Jefferson Elementary SBHC | Same network · New Orleans | 1.4 mi |
| Riverdale School Based Health Center | Same network · New Orleans | 1.6 mi |
| AHL Retina Services | Same network · Metairie | 1.7 mi |
| Haynes Academy SBHC | Same network · Metairie | 2.6 mi |
| Joshua Butler School Based Health Center | Same network · Westwego | 3.3 mi |
| Bonnabel High School SBHC Mental Health Services | Same network · Kenner | 3.7 mi |
| WENDY ANN NAVARRO NP | Telehealth · Metairie | 1.4 mi |
| Daughters of Charity Health Center - Metairie | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.5 mi |
| JeffCare East Jefferson | Community Care Access · Metairie | 1.7 mi |
| SAMUEL S. ANDREWS MD | Provider · Jefferson | 1.9 mi |
| LAWRENCE BLONDE MD | Provider · Jefferson | 1.9 mi |
| MICHAELINE ANGLEMIRE RD, LDN | Nutritionist · Jefferson | 1.9 mi |
| ACCREDO HEALTH GROUP INC | Pharmacy · Jefferson | 2.7 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Lakeside | Community Care Access · Metairie | 3.2 mi |
| DePaul Community Health Centers - Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Community Care Access · Kenner | 3.9 mi |
| Jefferson Community Health Care Centers,Inc.DBA Inclusivcare-Kenner | Community Care Access · Kenner | 4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about East Jefferson High School SBHC
Does East Jefferson High School SBHC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for East Jefferson High School SBHC, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 504-575-3700 to confirm.
What kind of site is East Jefferson High School SBHC?
HRSA records East Jefferson High School SBHC as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA operates it alongside 68 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at East Jefferson High School SBHC?
HRSA reports 35 operating hours a week at East Jefferson High School SBHC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 504-575-3700 for open days.
Where is East Jefferson High School SBHC?
East Jefferson High School SBHC is at 400 Phlox Ave, Metairie, LA, 70001-4542, Jefferson Parish. The area measures 6,470 people per square mile. Jefferson Parish holds 42 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at East Jefferson High School SBHC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what East Jefferson High School SBHC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 504-575-3700 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA locations near East Jefferson High School SBHC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA sites to East Jefferson High School SBHC 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 Louisiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Louisiana Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads Louisiana formularies free at 1-800-259-5300.