federally qualified health center site
RKM at Independence Leadership Academy — Independence, Louisiana
About RKM at Independence Leadership Academy
RKM at Independence Leadership Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Independence, Tangipahoa 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 2025; it reports 32 operating hours a week, above the 16-hour median for health center sites in Tangipahoa Parish.
PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, INC. runs 69 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 RKM at Independence Leadership Academy
Part B pays for the visit at RKM at Independence Leadership 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 PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, 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 RKM at Independence Leadership Academy
RKM at Independence Leadership 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
RKM at Independence Leadership 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
RKM at Independence Leadership Academy is at 221 Tiger Ave, Independence, LA, 70443-2296, Tangipahoa Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Independence measures 782 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
Call 225-683-5292 x51201 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 RKM at Independence Leadership Academy
The nearest PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, INC. site is RKM at Independence High School in Independence, 0.1 miles away.
RKM at Lucille Nesom Memorial School in Tickfaw is the next one out, 4 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Southeast Community Health Systems - Mobile Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Tangipahoa Parish carries 43 listings.
Common questions
Questions about RKM at Independence Leadership Academy
Does RKM at Independence Leadership Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for RKM at Independence Leadership Academy, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 225-683-5292 x51201 to confirm.
What kind of site is RKM at Independence Leadership Academy?
HRSA records RKM at Independence Leadership Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, INC. operates it alongside 69 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at RKM at Independence Leadership Academy?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at RKM at Independence Leadership Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-683-5292 x51201 for open days.
Where is RKM at Independence Leadership Academy?
RKM at Independence Leadership Academy is at 221 Tiger Ave, Independence, LA, 70443-2296, Tangipahoa Parish. The area measures 782 people per square mile. Tangipahoa Parish holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at RKM at Independence Leadership Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what RKM at Independence Leadership Academy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 225-683-5292 x51201 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, INC. locations near RKM at Independence Leadership Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS FOR A HEALTHY FELICIANA, INC. sites to RKM at Independence Leadership 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.