federally qualified health center site
IHC at South Bend — South Bend, Indiana
About IHC at South Bend
IHC at South Bend is a federally qualified health center site in South Bend, St. Joseph County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1979; it reports 49 operating hours a week, above the 47-hour median for health center sites in St. Joseph County.
INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED runs 21 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 IHC at South Bend
Part B pays for the visit at IHC at South Bend 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 151806 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1174626014.
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 IHC at South Bend
IHC at South Bend 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
IHC at South Bend 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
IHC at South Bend is at 1901 W Western Ave, Ste B, South Bend, IN, 46619-3570, St. Joseph County.
South Bend measures 2,460 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 49 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at none.
Call 574-234-9033 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 IHC at South Bend
The nearest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED site is IHC Bendix Community Health Center in South Bend, 1.3 miles away.
IHC at the Centers for the Homeless in South Bend is the next one out, 1.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC., listed under Provider, 0.6 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
St. Joseph County carries 11 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IHC Bendix Community Health Center | Same network · South Bend | 1.3 mi |
| IHC at the Centers for the Homeless | Same network · South Bend | 1.5 mi |
| IHC Michigan Street | Same network · South Bend | 1.5 mi |
| IHC at Oaklawn | Same network · South Bend | 1.8 mi |
| IHC Cass County WIC | Same network · Logansport | 62.5 mi |
| IHC Logansport | Same network · Logansport | 62.5 mi |
| BEACON MEDICAL GROUP, INC. | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| JOHN J CAVANAUGH MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| MARIA FALCONE MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| DANIEL WALTER ABEL M.D. | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| MIRIAM ADRIANSON MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| LAURA ELLEN ALBRIGHT MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| MOTASEM AFYOUNI M.D. | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| ISMAIL AL-ANI MD | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
| DAHAN HUSSEIN AL-FADHL M.D. | Provider · St. Joseph | 0.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IHC at South Bend
Does IHC at South Bend accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151806 for IHC at South Bend, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 574-234-9033 to confirm.
What kind of site is IHC at South Bend?
HRSA records IHC at South Bend as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1979. INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IHC at South Bend?
HRSA reports 49 operating hours a week at IHC at South Bend. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 574-234-9033 for open days.
Where is IHC at South Bend?
IHC at South Bend is at 1901 W Western Ave, Ste B, South Bend, IN, 46619-3570, St. Joseph County. The area measures 2,460 people per square mile. St. Joseph County holds 11 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IHC at South Bend?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IHC at South Bend charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 574-234-9033 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED locations near IHC at South Bend?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest INDIANA HEALTH CENTERS INCORPORATED sites to IHC at South Bend 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.