federally qualified health center site
NorthShore LaPorte Health Center — La Porte, Indiana
About NorthShore LaPorte Health Center
NorthShore LaPorte Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in La Porte, La Porte County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2021; it reports 48 operating hours a week, in line with the 48-hour median for health center sites in La Porte 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 LaPorte Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore LaPorte 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 151112 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 LaPorte Health Center
NorthShore LaPorte 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 LaPorte 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 LaPorte Health Center is at 504 Legacy Plz W, La Porte, IN, 46350-5254, La Porte County.
La Porte measures 1,860 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 48 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 LaPorte Health Center
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore LaPorte Health Center in La Porte, at the same registered coordinates.
NorthShore LaPorte High School Health Center in La Porte is the next one out, 1.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthLinc La Porte, listed under Community Care Access, 1.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
La Porte County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore LaPorte Health Center | Same network · La Porte | <0.1 mi |
| NorthShore LaPorte High School Health Center | Same network · La Porte | 1.6 mi |
| NorthShore Michigan City | Same network · Michigan City | 13 mi |
| NorthShore Valparaiso Health Center | Same network · Valparaiso | 18.7 mi |
| NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center | Same network · Chesterton | 18.8 mi |
| NorthShore Chesterton Health Center | Same network · Chesterton | 19 mi |
| HealthLinc La Porte | Community Care Access · Laporte | 1.8 mi |
| HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics | Community Care Access · La Porte | 1.8 mi |
| HealthLinc Michigan City | Community Care Access · Michigan City | 11.7 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 18.2 mi |
| HealthLinc Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 19.7 mi |
| HealthLinc Mobile Medical/Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 19.7 mi |
| HealthLinc Corporate | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 20 mi |
| Marram Health Center Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 20 mi |
| Marram Health Center Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 20.1 mi |
| IHC Bendix Community Health Center | Community Care Access · South Bend | 21.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore LaPorte Health Center
Does NorthShore LaPorte Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151112 for NorthShore LaPorte 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 LaPorte Health Center?
HRSA records NorthShore LaPorte Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2021. 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 LaPorte Health Center?
HRSA reports 48 operating hours a week at NorthShore LaPorte Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore LaPorte Health Center?
NorthShore LaPorte Health Center is at 504 Legacy Plz W, La Porte, IN, 46350-5254, La Porte County. The area measures 1,860 people per square mile. La Porte County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore LaPorte Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore LaPorte 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 LaPorte Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore LaPorte 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.