federally qualified health center site
MSA-West Academy — Plaquemine, Louisiana
About MSA-West Academy
MSA-West Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Plaquemine, Iberville 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 2018; it reports 40 operating hours a week, above the 35-hour median for health center sites in Iberville 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 MSA-West Academy
Part B pays for the visit at MSA-West Academy 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 MSA-West Academy
MSA-West Academy 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
MSA-West Academy 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
MSA-West Academy is at 57955 Saint Louis Rd, Plaquemine, LA, 70764-6624, Iberville Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Plaquemine measures 353 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at accesshealthla.gov.
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 MSA-West Academy
The nearest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA site is Iberville Elementary School SBHC in Plaquemine, 1.8 miles away.
Plaquemine High School SBHC in Plaquemine is the next one out, 2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Capitol City Family Health Center- Plaquemine (Iberville Parish), listed under Community Care Access, 1.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Iberville Parish carries 12 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Iberville Elementary School SBHC | Same network · Plaquemine | 1.8 mi |
| Plaquemine High School SBHC | Same network · Plaquemine | 2 mi |
| AHL Iberville Alternative Positive Program for Students SBHC | Same network · Plaquemine | 2.2 mi |
| MSA Academy-East SBHC | Same network · Saint Gabriel | 6.4 mi |
| East Iberville Elementary High SBHC | Same network · Saint Gabriel | 6.8 mi |
| AHL Dorseyville Elementary SBHC | Same network · White Castle | 6.9 mi |
| Capitol City Family Health Center- Plaquemine (Iberville Parish) | Community Care Access · Plaquemine | 1.7 mi |
| CareSouth at Iberville Charter Academy | Community Care Access · Plaquemine | 2.2 mi |
| CareSouth @ South Baton Rouge Charter Academy | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 8.7 mi |
| Thrive Academy | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 8.8 mi |
| Brusly School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Brusly | 9.1 mi |
| Kenilworth S&T School Healthy Students | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 9.6 mi |
| THIRATH CHAU MD | Telehealth · Oak Hills Place | 10.6 mi |
| AQUIERRA ANDERSON RDN, LDN | Nutritionist · East Baton Rouge | 10.6 mi |
| RACHEL ANN QUINN MD | Telehealth · East Baton Rouge | 10.6 mi |
| CareSouth Urology | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 11.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about MSA-West Academy
Does MSA-West Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for MSA-West Academy, 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 MSA-West Academy?
HRSA records MSA-West Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2018. ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA operates it alongside 68 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at MSA-West Academy?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at MSA-West Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 504-575-3700 for open days.
Where is MSA-West Academy?
MSA-West Academy is at 57955 Saint Louis Rd, Plaquemine, LA, 70764-6624, Iberville Parish. The area measures 353 people per square mile. Iberville Parish holds 12 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at MSA-West Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what MSA-West Academy 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 MSA-West Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest ACCESS HEALTH LOUISIANA sites to MSA-West Academy 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.