federally qualified health center site
NorthShore Hammond Health Center — Hammond, Indiana
About NorthShore Hammond Health Center
NorthShore Hammond Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Hammond, Lake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2020; it reports 53 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 Hammond Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore Hammond 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 151912 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 Hammond Health Center
NorthShore Hammond 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 Hammond 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 Hammond Health Center is at 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN, 46320-2823, Lake County.
Hammond measures 3,385 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 53 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 Hammond Health Center
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore East Chicago in East Chicago, 3.6 miles away.
NorthShore Griffith School Based Health Center in Griffith is the next one out, 5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Community HealthNet at Ophelia Steen, listed under Community Care Access, 1 mile away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lake County carries 66 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore East Chicago | Same network · East Chicago | 3.6 mi |
| NorthShore Griffith School Based Health Center | Same network · Griffith | 5 mi |
| NorthShore Gary Health Center | Same network · Gary | 6.7 mi |
| NorthShore Merrillville Health Center | Same network · Merrillville | 9.8 mi |
| NorthShore Merrillville High School Health Center | Same network · Merrillville | 10.6 mi |
| NorthShore River Forest High School Health Center | Same network · Hobart | 11 mi |
| Community HealthNet at Ophelia Steen | Community Care Access · Hammond | 1 mi |
| CHN at Hammond Central High | Community Care Access · Hammond | 1.4 mi |
| Community HealthNet at Hammond Morton | Community Care Access · Hammond | 2.3 mi |
| TCA Health Hammond | Community Care Access · Hammond | 2.3 mi |
| HealthLinc East Chicago | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 2.3 mi |
| 219 Health Network, Inc. | Community Care Access · Highland | 2.4 mi |
| 219 Health Network | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 2.5 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 2.5 mi |
| Community HealthNet at E.C. Central | Community Care Access · East Chicago | 3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore Hammond Health Center
Does NorthShore Hammond Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151912 for NorthShore Hammond 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 Hammond Health Center?
HRSA records NorthShore Hammond Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, 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 Hammond Health Center?
HRSA reports 53 operating hours a week at NorthShore Hammond Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore Hammond Health Center?
NorthShore Hammond Health Center is at 1828 165th St, Hammond, IN, 46320-2823, Lake County. The area measures 3,385 people per square mile. Lake County holds 66 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore Hammond Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore Hammond 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 Hammond Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore Hammond 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.