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Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley

FQHC

Operated by Shalom Health Care Center Inc

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley

Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Indianapolis, IN. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Indiana.

Coverage + benefits in Indiana

Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley accepts Indiana Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley offer?

Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley in Indianapolis, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley?

40.00 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley located?

Ips School 43 - James Whitcomb Riley is at 150 W 40th St RM 336, Indianapolis, IN 46208-3956. Phone: 317-226-4243.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.