federally qualified health center site
NorthShore Michigan City — Michigan City, Indiana
About NorthShore Michigan City
NorthShore Michigan City is a federally qualified health center site in Michigan City, La Porte 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, below 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 Michigan City
Part B pays for the visit at NorthShore Michigan City 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 C51040 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 Michigan City
NorthShore Michigan City 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 Michigan City 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 Michigan City is at 817 Pine St, Michigan City, IN, 46360-35ND, La Porte County.
Michigan City measures 308 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
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 Michigan City
The nearest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC site is NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center in Chesterton, 11 miles away.
NorthShore Chesterton Health Center in Chesterton is the next one out, 11.1 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is HealthLinc Michigan City, listed under Community Care Access, 2 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
La Porte County carries 7 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| NorthShore Chesterton Middle School Health Center | Same network · Chesterton | 11 mi |
| NorthShore Chesterton Health Center | Same network · Chesterton | 11.1 mi |
| NorthShore LaPorte High School Health Center | Same network · La Porte | 11.8 mi |
| NorthShore LaPorte Health Center | Same network · La Porte | 13 mi |
| NorthShore Valparaiso Health Center | Same network · Valparaiso | 13.7 mi |
| HealthLinc Michigan City | Community Care Access · Michigan City | 2 mi |
| HealthLinc La Porte | Community Care Access · Laporte | 11.3 mi |
| HealthLinc La Porte Pediatrics | Community Care Access · La Porte | 11.4 mi |
| 219 Health Network Inc. | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 16 mi |
| HealthLinc Corporate | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.4 mi |
| Marram Health Center Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.4 mi |
| Marram Health Center Administrative Offices | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.5 mi |
| HealthLinc Valparaiso | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.9 mi |
| HealthLinc Mobile Medical/Dental Unit | Community Care Access · Valparaiso | 17.9 mi |
| Marram Health Center Portage | Community Care Access · Portage | 18 mi |
Common questions
Questions about NorthShore Michigan City
Does NorthShore Michigan City accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number C51040 for NorthShore Michigan City, 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 Michigan City?
HRSA records NorthShore Michigan City 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 Michigan City?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at NorthShore Michigan City. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 219-763-8112 for open days.
Where is NorthShore Michigan City?
NorthShore Michigan City is at 817 Pine St, Michigan City, IN, 46360-35ND, La Porte County. The area measures 308 people per square mile. La Porte County holds 7 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at NorthShore Michigan City?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what NorthShore Michigan City 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 Michigan City?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest NORTHSHORE HEALTH CENTERS, INC sites to NorthShore Michigan City 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.