federally qualified health center site
Newby Elementary School — Indianapolis, Indiana
About Newby Elementary School
Newby Elementary 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 2015; 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 Newby Elementary School
Part B pays for the visit at Newby Elementary 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 Newby Elementary School
Newby Elementary 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
Newby Elementary 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
Newby Elementary School is at 1849 N Whitcomb Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46224-5538, Marion County.
Indianapolis measures 2,546 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shalomhealthcenter.org.
Call 317-241-0572 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 Newby Elementary School
The nearest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC site is Allison Elementary School in Indianapolis, 0.5 miles away.
Fisher Elementary School in Indianapolis is the next one out, 0.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthNet Speedway Health & Dental Center, listed under Community Care Access, 0.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Marion County carries 105 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Allison Elementary School | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.5 mi |
| Fisher Elementary School | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.7 mi |
| Wheeler Elementary School | Same network · Speedway | 0.9 mi |
| Northwest Middle School | Same network · Indianapolis | 1.6 mi |
| IPS School 107 - Lew Wallace | Same network · Indianapolis | 1.7 mi |
| FARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | Same network · Indianapolis | 1.8 mi |
| HealthNet Speedway Health & Dental Center | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 0.7 mi |
| HealthNet Healthy Families | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.1 mi |
| Salvation Army Harbor Light Center Clinic | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.9 mi |
| Adult and Child at Meredith Nicholson School 96 | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center West 38th Street | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.1 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Mobile Unit - Georgetown Road | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.6 mi |
| Holy Family Shelter Clinic | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.9 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Westside | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 3 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Herron-Riverside High School | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 3.6 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Newby Elementary School
Does Newby Elementary School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Newby Elementary School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 317-241-0572 to confirm.
What kind of site is Newby Elementary School?
HRSA records Newby Elementary School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2015. 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 Newby Elementary School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Newby Elementary School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 317-241-0572 for open days.
Where is Newby Elementary School?
Newby Elementary School is at 1849 N Whitcomb Ave, Indianapolis, IN, 46224-5538, Marion County. The area measures 2,546 people per square mile. Marion County holds 105 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Newby Elementary School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Newby Elementary School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 317-241-0572 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC locations near Newby Elementary School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC sites to Newby Elementary 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.