federally qualified health center site
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center — Chesterton, Indiana
About NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Chesterton, Porter County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Porter County.
NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC 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 NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center 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 151091 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 NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center 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
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center 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
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center is at 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304-2243, Porter County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Chesterton measures 1,123 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 219-763-8112 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 NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore Chesterton Health Center in Chesterton, 0.2 miles away.
NorthShore Valparaiso Health Center in Valparaiso is the next one out, 4.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Marram Health Center Portage, listed under Community Care Access, 7.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Porter County carries 14 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore Chesterton Health Center | Same network · Chesterton | 0.2 mi |
| NorthShore Valparaiso Health Center | Same network · Valparaiso | 4.1 mi |
| Stacy McKay Health & Education Center | Same network · Portage | 6.8 mi |
| NorthShore Mobile Clinic | Same network · Portage | 7.7 mi |
| NorthShore Portage Health Center | Same network · Portage | 7.7 mi |
| NorthShore Edison Senior High School Health Center | Same network · Lake Station | 9.9 mi |
| Marram Health Center Portage | Community Care Access · Portage | 7.1 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 7.7 mi |
| HealthLinc Corporate | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 8.2 mi |
| Marram Health Center Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 8.3 mi |
| Marram Health Center Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 8.3 mi |
| HealthLinc Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 9.2 mi |
| Community HealthNet Miller | Community Care Access · Gary | 9.2 mi |
| HealthLinc Mobile Medical/Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 9.2 mi |
| HealthLinc Michigan City | Community Care Access · Michigan City | 10.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center
Does NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151091 for NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 219-763-8112 to confirm.
What kind of site is NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center?
HRSA records NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2020. NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC operates it alongside 21 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center?
NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center is at 651 W Morgan Ave, Chesterton, IN, 46304-2243, Porter County. The area measures 1,123 people per square mile. Porter County holds 14 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 219-763-8112 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC locations near NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center 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.