federally qualified health center site

LCHC at Archer Avenue — Chicago, Illinois

About LCHC at Archer Avenue

LCHC at Archer Avenue is a federally qualified health center site in Chicago, Cook County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.

It has been in federal health center scope since 2009; it reports 45.3 operating hours a week, above the 44-hour median for health center sites in Cook County.

LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER runs 43 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 LCHC at Archer Avenue

Part B pays for the visit at LCHC at Archer Avenue 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 Medicare billing number 141107 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1396986147.

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 LCHC at Archer Avenue

LCHC at Archer Avenue is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.

Illinois expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,406,387 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.

Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-252-8966; statewide rules sit.

Services and specialties

LCHC at Archer Avenue 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

LCHC at Archer Avenue is at 5122 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60632-4508, Cook County.

Chicago measures 11,875 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.

HRSA records 45.3 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.

It publishes its own hours and intake details at lawndale.org.

Call 872-588-3000 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 LCHC at Archer Avenue

The nearest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is LCHC at Phoenix House in Chicago, 0.4 miles away.

LCHC at Olive Branch Mission in Chicago is the next one out, 2.9 miles away.

The closest unrelated listing is FFHC-Pulaski, listed under Community Care Access, 0.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.

Cook County carries 263 listings.

The full Illinois list is.

Other options near LCHC at Archer Avenue
ResourceTypeDistance
LCHC at Phoenix HouseSame network · Chicago0.4 mi
LCHC at Olive Branch MissionSame network · Chicago2.9 mi
LCHC at Farragut AcademySame network · Chicago3.5 mi
Lawndale Christian Health Center Main ClinicSame network · Chicago3.6 mi
LCHC at 3814Same network · Chicago3.6 mi
LCHC at 3910Same network · Chicago3.6 mi
FFHC-PulaskiCommunity Care Access · Chicago0.8 mi
ACCESS Southwest Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Chicago0.9 mi
Esperanza at Cultivate CollectiveCommunity Care Access · Chicago1.2 mi
ACCESS Kedzie Family Health CenterCommunity Care Access · Chicago1.4 mi
Esperanza at 63rdCommunity Care Access · Chicago1.5 mi
Esperanza Brighton Park Campus ExpansionCommunity Care Access · Chicago1.9 mi
Esperanza Brighton ParkCommunity Care Access · Chicago1.9 mi
Chicago Family Health Center- Chicago LawnCommunity Care Access · Chicago2.1 mi
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS MEDICAL CENTER, MILE SQUARE HEALTH CENTER, Davis Health and Wellness CenterCommunity Care Access · Chicago2.1 mi
IMAN Mobile Health UnitCommunity Care Access · Chicago2.4 mi

Common questions

Questions about LCHC at Archer Avenue

Does LCHC at Archer Avenue accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?

HRSA lists Medicare billing number 141107 for LCHC at Archer Avenue, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 872-588-3000 to confirm.

What kind of site is LCHC at Archer Avenue?

HRSA records LCHC at Archer Avenue as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2009. LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER operates it alongside 43 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.

What are the hours at LCHC at Archer Avenue?

HRSA reports 45.3 operating hours a week at LCHC at Archer Avenue. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 872-588-3000 for open days.

Where is LCHC at Archer Avenue?

LCHC at Archer Avenue is at 5122 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60632-4508, Cook County. The area measures 11,875 people per square mile. Cook County holds 263 listings in all.

Is there a sliding fee scale at LCHC at Archer Avenue?

Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHC at Archer Avenue charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 872-588-3000 if the required documents aren't clear.

Are there other LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER locations near LCHC at Archer Avenue?

Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to LCHC at Archer Avenue 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 Illinois?

Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Illinois Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) reads Illinois formularies free at 1-800-252-8966.