federally qualified health center site
IPS Short Ridge High School — Indianapolis, Indiana
About IPS Short Ridge High School
IPS Short Ridge High School is a federally qualified health center site in Indianapolis, Marion County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Marion County.
SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC runs 32 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 IPS Short Ridge High School
Part B pays for the visit at IPS Short Ridge High School 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 SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC; 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 IPS Short Ridge High School
IPS Short Ridge High School 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
IPS Short Ridge High School 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
IPS Short Ridge High School is at 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4436, Marion County.
Indianapolis measures 2,075 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 317-226-2810 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 IPS Short Ridge High School
The nearest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC site is IPS School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis, 0.7 miles away.
Global Preparatory Academy - Charter School in Indianapolis is the next one out, 2.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is RAPHAEL HEALTH CENTER, listed under Community Care Access, 0.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Marion County carries 105 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| IPS School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.7 mi |
| Global Preparatory Academy - Charter School | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.2 mi |
| H.L. Harshman Middle School - SBC | Same network · Indianapolis | 2.9 mi |
| Matchbook Learning at No 63 | Same network · Indianapolis | 3.2 mi |
| IPS 54 School Based Clinic - Brookside Academy | Same network · Indianapolis | 3.5 mi |
| Thomas D. Gregg School 15 | Same network · Indianapolis | 3.5 mi |
| RAPHAEL HEALTH CENTER | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 0.3 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Blackburn | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.2 mi |
| Adult and Child at Center for Inquiry School 70 | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.5 mi |
| Adult and Child at KIPP Indy | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.5 mi |
| HealthNet Downtown Health Center | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.9 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center North Illinois Street | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2 mi |
| Martindale Brightwood Health Center | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Herron-Riverside High School | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.1 mi |
| Dayspring Center Clinic | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.1 mi |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about IPS Short Ridge High School
Does IPS Short Ridge High School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for IPS Short Ridge High School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 317-226-2810 to confirm.
What kind of site is IPS Short Ridge High School?
HRSA records IPS Short Ridge High School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2024. SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC operates it alongside 32 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at IPS Short Ridge High School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at IPS Short Ridge High School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 317-226-2810 for open days.
Where is IPS Short Ridge High School?
IPS Short Ridge High School is at 3401 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN, 46208-4436, Marion County. The area measures 2,075 people per square mile. Marion County holds 105 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at IPS Short Ridge High School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what IPS Short Ridge High School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 317-226-2810 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC locations near IPS Short Ridge High School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC sites to IPS Short Ridge High School 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.