federally qualified health center site
Northwest Middle School — Indianapolis, Indiana
About Northwest Middle School
Northwest Middle School is a federally qualified health center site in Indianapolis, Marion County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in Marion County.
SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC runs 32 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 Northwest Middle School
Part B pays for the visit at Northwest Middle School 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 no Medicare billing number here for SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 Northwest Middle School
Northwest Middle School 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
Northwest Middle School 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
Northwest Middle School is at 5525 W 34th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46224-1399, Marion County.
Indianapolis measures 2,546 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at shalomhealthcenter.org.
Call 317-693-5600 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 Northwest Middle School
The nearest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC site is Enlace Academy in Indianapolis, 0.6 miles away.
IPS School 107 - Lew Wallace in Indianapolis is the next one out, 0.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Adult and Child at Meredith Nicholson School 96, listed under Community Care Access, 0.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Marion County carries 105 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Enlace Academy | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.6 mi |
| IPS School 107 - Lew Wallace | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.6 mi |
| IPS School 79 - Carl Wilde | Same network · Indianapolis | 0.7 mi |
| Wheeler Elementary School | Same network · Speedway | 0.8 mi |
| Indiana Math and Science Academy West | Same network · Indianapolis | 1.2 mi |
| Allison Elementary School | Same network · Indianapolis | 1.3 mi |
| Adult and Child at Meredith Nicholson School 96 | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 0.5 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center West 38th Street | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 0.5 mi |
| HealthNet Speedway Health & Dental Center | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.1 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Mobile Unit - Georgetown Road | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 1.2 mi |
| Salvation Army Harbor Light Center Clinic | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.1 mi |
| HealthNet Healthy Families | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 2.6 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Herron-Riverside High School | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 3.4 mi |
| Holy Family Shelter Clinic | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 3.7 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Westside | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 3.9 mi |
| Eskenazi Health Center Primary Care | Community Care Access · Indianapolis | 4.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Northwest Middle School
Does Northwest Middle School accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Northwest Middle School, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 317-693-5600 to confirm.
What kind of site is Northwest Middle School?
HRSA records Northwest Middle School as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2026. SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC operates it alongside 32 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Northwest Middle School?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at Northwest Middle School. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 317-693-5600 for open days.
Where is Northwest Middle School?
Northwest Middle School is at 5525 W 34th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46224-1399, Marion County. The area measures 2,546 people per square mile. Marion County holds 105 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Northwest Middle School?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Northwest Middle School charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 317-693-5600 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC locations near Northwest Middle School?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SHALOM HEALTH CARE CENTER INC sites to Northwest Middle School 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.