federally qualified health center site
NorthShore East Chicago — East Chicago, Indiana
About NorthShore East Chicago
NorthShore East Chicago is a federally qualified health center site in East Chicago, Lake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2024; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Lake 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 East Chicago
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore East Chicago 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 C51039 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 East Chicago
NorthShore East Chicago 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 East Chicago 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 East Chicago is at 2121 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN, 46312-3197, Lake County.
East Chicago measures 2,015 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 45 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 East Chicago
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore Hammond Health Center in Hammond, 3.6 miles away.
NorthShore Gary Health Center in Gary is the next one out, 6.2 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is 219 Health Network Inc., listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lake County carries 66 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore Hammond Health Center | Same network · Hammond | 3.6 mi |
| NorthShore Gary Health Center | Same network · Gary | 6.2 mi |
| NorthShore Griffith School Based Health Center | Same network · Griffith | 7.3 mi |
| NorthShore River Forest High School Health Center | Same network · Hobart | 10.3 mi |
| NorthShore Merrillville Health Center | Same network · Merrillville | 10.7 mi |
| NorthShore Lake Station Health Center | Same network · Lake Station | 10.9 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.1 mi |
| 219 Health Network - 210 | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| 219 Health Network | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| 219 Health Network - 220 | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| 219 Health Network - 320 | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| 219 Health Network - 410 | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.2 mi |
| HealthLinc East Chicago Harbor | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.5 mi |
| HealthLinc East Chicago Harbor West | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 0.5 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore East Chicago
Does NorthShore East Chicago accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number C51039 for NorthShore East Chicago, 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 East Chicago?
HRSA records NorthShore East Chicago as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2024. 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 East Chicago?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at NorthShore East Chicago. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore East Chicago?
NorthShore East Chicago is at 2121 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN, 46312-3197, Lake County. The area measures 2,015 people per square mile. Lake County holds 66 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore East Chicago?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore East Chicago 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 East Chicago?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore East Chicago 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.