federally qualified health center site
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics — La Porte, Indiana
About HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics is a federally qualified health center site in La Porte, La Porte County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 52 operating hours a week, above the 48-hour median for health center sites in La Porte County.
HEALTHLINC INC runs 15 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 HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics
Part B pays for the visit at HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics 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 C51077 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Indiana expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 1,376,933 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-452-4800; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics 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
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics is at 1509 State St, La Porte, IN, 46350, La Porte County.
La Porte measures 1,860 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 52 operating hours a week here.
Call 888-580-1060 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 HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics
The nearest HEALTHLINC INC site is HealthLinc La Porte in Laporte, 0.1 miles away.
HealthLinc Michigan City in Michigan City is the next one out, 10 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is NorthShore LaPorte High School Health Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
La Porte County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| HealthLinc La Porte | Same network · Laporte | 0.1 mi |
| HealthLinc Michigan City | Same network · Michigan City | 10 mi |
| HealthLinc Mobile Medical/Dental Unit | Same network · Valparaiso | 18.3 mi |
| HealthLinc Valparaiso | Same network · Valparaiso | 18.3 mi |
| HealthLinc Corporate | Same network · Valparaiso | 18.6 mi |
| HealthLinc Knox | Same network · Knox | 22.8 mi |
| NorthShore LaPorte High School Health Center | Community Care Access · La Porte | 0.5 mi |
| NorthShore LaPorte Health Center | Community Care Access · La Porte | 1.8 mi |
| NorthShore Michigan City | Community Care Access · Michigan City | 11.4 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 16.8 mi |
| NorthShore Valparaiso Health Center | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.1 mi |
| NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center | Community Care Access · Chesterton | 17.1 mi |
| NorthShore Chesterton Health Center | Community Care Access · Chesterton | 17.3 mi |
| Marram Health Center Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 18.6 mi |
| Marram Health Center Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 18.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics
Does HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number C51077 for HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 888-580-1060 to confirm.
What kind of site is HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics?
HRSA records HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. HEALTHLINC INC operates it alongside 15 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics?
HRSA reports 52 operating hours a week at HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 888-580-1060 for open days.
Where is HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics?
HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics is at 1509 State St, La Porte, IN, 46350, La Porte County. The area measures 1,860 people per square mile. La Porte County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 888-580-1060 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other HEALTHLINC INC locations near HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest HEALTHLINC INC sites to HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics 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 Indiana?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Indiana State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Indiana formularies free at 1-800-452-4800.