federally qualified health center site
SICHC Mitchell — Mitchell, Indiana
About SICHC Mitchell
SICHC Mitchell is a federally qualified health center site in Mitchell, Lawrence County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2022; it reports 40 operating hours a week, below the 47.5-hour median for health center sites in Lawrence County.
SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC runs 7 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 SICHC Mitchell
Part B pays for the visit at SICHC Mitchell 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 151164 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1427768647.
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 SICHC Mitchell
SICHC Mitchell 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
SICHC Mitchell 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
SICHC Mitchell is at 2759 State Road 37, Mitchell, IN, 47446-6016, Lawrence County.
Mitchell measures 1,295 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at sichc.org.
Call 812-992-5440 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 SICHC Mitchell
The nearest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC site is SICHC Orleans High School in Orleans, 4.1 miles away.
SICHC Bedford in Bedford is the next one out, 10.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Orleans Family Health, listed under Community Care Access, 4.5 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Lawrence County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| SICHC Orleans High School | Same network · Orleans | 4.1 mi |
| SICHC Bedford | Same network · Bedford | 10.3 mi |
| SICHC Paoli | Same network · Paoli | 10.7 mi |
| SICHC Administration | Same network · Paoli | 11.7 mi |
| SICHC West Baden | Same network · West Baden Springs | 13 mi |
| SICHC English | Same network · English | 25.7 mi |
| Orleans Family Health | Community Care Access · Orleans | 4.5 mi |
| IHC Bedford | Community Care Access · Bedford | 8.9 mi |
| IHC Lawrence County WIC | Community Care Access · Bedford | 9 mi |
| Salem Community Schools Health Center | Community Care Access · Salem | 21.3 mi |
| SALEM COMMUNITY MEDICAL SERVICES | Community Care Access · Salem | 23.1 mi |
| Martin County Family Health Center | Community Care Access · Loogootee | 23.7 mi |
| Loogootee High School | Community Care Access · Loogootee | 24.1 mi |
| Crawford Apartments Clinic | Community Care Access · Bloomington | 28.8 mi |
| Jasper Community Medical Services | Community Care Access · Jasper | 33.4 mi |
| Floyd Central Student Health Center | Community Care Access · Floyds Knobs | 39.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about SICHC Mitchell
Does SICHC Mitchell accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 151164 for SICHC Mitchell, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 812-992-5440 to confirm.
What kind of site is SICHC Mitchell?
HRSA records SICHC Mitchell as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2022. SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC operates it alongside 7 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at SICHC Mitchell?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at SICHC Mitchell. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 812-992-5440 for open days.
Where is SICHC Mitchell?
SICHC Mitchell is at 2759 State Road 37, Mitchell, IN, 47446-6016, Lawrence County. The area measures 1,295 people per square mile. Lawrence County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at SICHC Mitchell?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what SICHC Mitchell charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 812-992-5440 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC locations near SICHC Mitchell?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SOUTHERN INDIANA COMMUNITY HEALTH CARE, INC sites to SICHC Mitchell 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.