federally qualified health center site
Thrive Academy — Baton Rouge, Louisiana
About Thrive Academy
Thrive Academy is a federally qualified health center site in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge 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 8 operating hours a week, below the 15-hour median for health center sites in East Baton Rouge Parish.
HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), INC. runs 17 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 Thrive Academy
Part B pays for the visit at Thrive 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 HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), 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 Thrive Academy
Thrive 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
Thrive 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
Thrive Academy is at 2585 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70820-3504, East Baton Rouge Parish.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Baton Rouge measures 8,519 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 8 operating hours a week here.
Call 225-655-6422 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 Thrive Academy
The nearest HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), INC. site is Homeless Drop-In Center in Baton Rouge, 4.2 miles away.
OHCC - 3849 North Blvd in Baton Rouge is the next one out, 4.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Brusly School Based Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 3.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
East Baton Rouge Parish carries 43 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Homeless Drop-In Center | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.2 mi |
| OHCC - 3849 North Blvd | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| OHCC - Main - 3801 North Blvd | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| OHCC - Main Admin | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| OHHC Dental | Same network · Baton Rouge | 4.8 mi |
| Capitol Middle School | Same network · Baton Rouge | 6.1 mi |
| Brusly School Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Brusly | 3.1 mi |
| Kenilworth S&T School Healthy Students | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 3.3 mi |
| CareSouth Behavioral Health - Baton Rouge | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.6 mi |
| CareSouth Medical Mobile Unit | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| CareSouth Mobile Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| CAPITOL CITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| CareSouth Pediatric and WIC Services | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.7 mi |
| CareSouth Urology | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.8 mi |
| WBR Primary Care | Community Care Access · Port Allen | 4.8 mi |
| CareSouth @ South Baton Rouge Charter Academy | Community Care Access · Baton Rouge | 4.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Thrive Academy
Does Thrive Academy accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Thrive Academy, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 225-655-6422 to confirm.
What kind of site is Thrive Academy?
HRSA records Thrive Academy as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2025. HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), INC. operates it alongside 17 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Thrive Academy?
HRSA reports 8 operating hours a week at Thrive Academy. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 225-655-6422 for open days.
Where is Thrive Academy?
Thrive Academy is at 2585 Brightside Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70820-3504, East Baton Rouge Parish. The area measures 8,519 people per square mile. East Baton Rouge Parish holds 43 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Thrive Academy?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Thrive Academy charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 225-655-6422 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), INC. locations near Thrive Academy?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HIV/AIDS ALLIANCE FOR REGION TWO (HAART), INC. sites to Thrive 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.