federally qualified health center site
NorthShore Lake Station Health Center — Lake Station, Indiana
About NorthShore Lake Station Health Center
NorthShore Lake Station Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Lake Station, Lake County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2008; it reports 66.5 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 Lake Station Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore Lake Station 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 151846 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1861636664.
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 Lake Station Health Center
NorthShore Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station Health Center is at 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, 46405-2122, Lake County.
Lake Station measures 2,167 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 66.5 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
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 Lake Station Health Center
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore Dr. Fernando Rivera Dental Center in Lake Station, 0.4 miles away.
NorthShore Edison Senior High School Health Center in Lake Station is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Community HealthNet Miller, listed under Community Care Access, 3.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lake County carries 66 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore Dr. Fernando Rivera Dental Center | Same network · Lake Station | 0.4 mi |
| NorthShore Edison Senior High School Health Center | Same network · Lake Station | 0.5 mi |
| NorthShore River Forest High School Health Center | Same network · Hobart | 1.6 mi |
| NorthShore Mobile Clinic | Same network · Portage | 4.2 mi |
| NorthShore Portage Health Center | Same network · Portage | 4.2 mi |
| Stacy McKay Health & Education Center | Same network · Portage | 4.7 mi |
| Community HealthNet Miller | Community Care Access · Gary | 3.3 mi |
| Community HealthNet at MLK | Community Care Access · Gary | 3.6 mi |
| Marram Health Center Portage | Community Care Access · Portage | 3.9 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · Hobart | 4 mi |
| Marram Health Center | Community Care Access · Gary | 4.4 mi |
| Marram Health Center Suite 104 | Community Care Access · Gary | 4.4 mi |
| Edgewater Health | Community Care Access · Gary | 5.4 mi |
| Turning Point | Community Care Access · Gary | 5.4 mi |
| Community HealthNet Mobile medical, dental, optometry | Community Care Access · Gary | 5.4 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore Lake Station Health Center
Does NorthShore Lake Station Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151846 for NorthShore Lake Station 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 Lake Station Health Center?
HRSA records NorthShore Lake Station Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2008. 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 Lake Station Health Center?
HRSA reports 66.5 operating hours a week at NorthShore Lake Station Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore Lake Station Health Center?
NorthShore Lake Station Health Center is at 2490 Central Ave, Lake Station, IN, 46405-2122, Lake County. The area measures 2,167 people per square mile. Lake County holds 66 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore Lake Station Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore Lake Station 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 Lake Station Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore Lake Station 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.