federally qualified health center site
LCHC at Phoenix House — Chicago, Illinois
About LCHC at Phoenix House
LCHC at Phoenix House 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 2025; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below 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 Phoenix House
Part B pays for the visit at LCHC at Phoenix House 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 LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER; 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 LCHC at Phoenix House
LCHC at Phoenix House 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 Phoenix House 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 Phoenix House is at 5300 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, 60632-4224, Cook County.
Chicago measures 11,875 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
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 Phoenix House
The nearest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER site is LCHC at Archer Avenue in Chicago, 0.4 miles away.
LCHC at Olive Branch Mission in Chicago is the next one out, 2.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is FFHC-Pulaski, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Cook County carries 263 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LCHC at Archer Avenue | Same network · Chicago | 0.4 mi |
| LCHC at Olive Branch Mission | Same network · Chicago | 2.5 mi |
| LCHC at Farragut Academy | Same network · Chicago | 3.6 mi |
| Lawndale Christian Health Center Main Clinic | Same network · Chicago | 3.8 mi |
| LCHC at 3910 | Same network · Chicago | 3.8 mi |
| LCHC at the Gallery | Same network · Chicago | 3.8 mi |
| FFHC-Pulaski | Community Care Access · Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| ACCESS Kedzie Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.1 mi |
| Esperanza at 63rd | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.3 mi |
| ACCESS Southwest Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.3 mi |
| Esperanza at Cultivate Collective | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.6 mi |
| Esperanza Brighton Park Campus Expansion | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.6 mi |
| Esperanza Brighton Park | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.6 mi |
| Chicago Family Health Center- Chicago Lawn | Community Care Access · Chicago | 1.7 mi |
| IMAN Mobile Health Unit | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2 mi |
| IMAN - Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Chicago | 2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LCHC at Phoenix House
Does LCHC at Phoenix House accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for LCHC at Phoenix House, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 872-588-3000 to confirm.
What kind of site is LCHC at Phoenix House?
HRSA records LCHC at Phoenix House as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2025. 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 Phoenix House?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at LCHC at Phoenix House. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 872-588-3000 for open days.
Where is LCHC at Phoenix House?
LCHC at Phoenix House is at 5300 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, 60632-4224, 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 Phoenix House?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LCHC at Phoenix House 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 Phoenix House?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAWNDALE CHRISTIAN HEALTH CENTER sites to LCHC at Phoenix House 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.