federally qualified health center site
Southside Health Center — Grand Rapids, Michigan
About Southside Health Center
Southside Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Grand Rapids, Kent County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2012; it reports 51 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Kent County.
CHERRY STREET SERVICES INC runs 24 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 Southside Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Southside 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 231970 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1386926004.
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 Southside Health Center
Southside Health Center is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
Michigan expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 2,250,601 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-803-7174; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Southside 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
Southside Health Center is at 2303 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507-3780, Kent County.
Grand Rapids measures 4,421 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 51 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at cherryhealth.org.
Call 616-965-8390 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 Southside Health Center
The nearest CHERRY STREET SERVICES INC site is Southside Health Center Suite 200 in Grand Rapids, at the same registered coordinates.
Ottawa Hills High School Health Center in Grand Rapids is the next one out, 0.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Catherine's Health Center - Dental ClinicSuite B, listed under Community Care Access, 1.7 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Kent County carries 36 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southside Health Center Suite 200 | Same network · Grand Rapids | <0.1 mi |
| Ottawa Hills High School Health Center | Same network · Grand Rapids | 0.5 mi |
| Burton Health Center | Same network · Grand Rapids | 1.9 mi |
| Godwin Heights Middle School | Same network · Grand Rapids | 2.2 mi |
| Godwin Heights Senior High School Health Center | Same network · Grand Rapids | 2.2 mi |
| Cherry Street Health Center | Same network · Grand Rapids | 2.8 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center - Dental ClinicSuite B | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 1.7 mi |
| A F ASSOCIATES FAMILY MEDICINE PC | Provider · Kent | 2.1 mi |
| A PLUS MEDICAL ASSOCIATES PLLC | Provider · Kent | 2.1 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center AYA | Community Care Access · Grand Rapids | 3 mi |
| Catherine's Health Center Godfrey ECC | Community Care Access · Wyoming | 3 mi |
| MAZEN AL MUSHREF M.D. | Provider · Kent | 3 mi |
| DIMA ALFAKARA M.D. | Provider · Kent | 3 mi |
| RALUCHUKWU COLET ATTAH MD | Provider · Kent | 3 mi |
| ASIYAH ABDUL MD | Provider · Kent | 3 mi |
| JONATHAN BELDING ABRAHAM M.D. | Provider · Kent | 3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Southside Health Center
Does Southside Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 231970 for Southside Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 616-965-8390 to confirm.
What kind of site is Southside Health Center?
HRSA records Southside Health Center as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 2012. CHERRY STREET SERVICES INC operates it alongside 24 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Southside Health Center?
HRSA reports 51 operating hours a week at Southside Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 616-965-8390 for open days.
Where is Southside Health Center?
Southside Health Center is at 2303 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49507-3780, Kent County. The area measures 4,421 people per square mile. Kent County holds 36 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Southside Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Southside Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 616-965-8390 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other CHERRY STREET SERVICES INC locations near Southside Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest CHERRY STREET SERVICES INC sites to Southside 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 Michigan?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. Michigan State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads Michigan formularies free at 1-800-803-7174.