federally qualified health center site
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam — Edneyville, North Carolina
About Blue Ridge Health - Balsam
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam is a federally qualified health center site in Edneyville, Henderson County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at Blue Ridge Health - Balsam
Part B pays for the visit at Blue Ridge Health - Balsam 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, so 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 Blue Ridge Health - Balsam
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
North Carolina expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,228,458 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-855-408-1212; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam 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
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam is at 510 Balsam Rd, Hendersonville, NC, 28792-5703, Henderson County.
Edneyville measures 367 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
Call 828-693-4431 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 Blue Ridge Health - Balsam
The closest unrelated listing is Blue Ridge Health-Edneyville Elementary School, listed under Community Care Access, 2.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Henderson County carries 4 listings.
The full North Carolina list is.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Health-Edneyville Elementary School | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 2.7 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Dana Elementary | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 4.9 mi |
| APPLE VALLEY SCHOOL HLTH CTR | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 5.4 mi |
| NORTH HENDERSON HIGH SCHOOL | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 5.5 mi |
| Sugarloaf Elementary School | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 5.7 mi |
| BLUE RIDGE HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 6.4 mi |
| Blue Ride Health Mobile Dental Bus | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 6.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health Mobile Dental Bus 3 | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 6.4 mi |
| STOKES DENTAL CENTER | Community Care Access · Hendersonville | 6.4 mi |
| Blue Ridge Health - Lake Lure | Community Care Access · Lake Lure | 7.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Blue Ridge Health - Balsam
Does Blue Ridge Health - Balsam accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Blue Ridge Health - Balsam, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 828-693-4431 to confirm.
What kind of site is Blue Ridge Health - Balsam?
HRSA records Blue Ridge Health - Balsam as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is Blue Ridge Health - Balsam?
Blue Ridge Health - Balsam is at 510 Balsam Rd, Hendersonville, NC, 28792-5703, Henderson County. The area measures 367 people per square mile. Henderson County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Blue Ridge Health - Balsam?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Blue Ridge Health - Balsam charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 828-693-4431 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near Blue Ridge Health - Balsam?
Blue Ridge Health - Dana Elementary is 4.9 miles away and APPLE VALLEY SCHOOL HLTH CTR 5.4 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
What GLP-1 medications does Medicare cover in North Carolina?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. North Carolina Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) reads North Carolina formularies free at 1-855-408-1212.