Northshore East Chicago
FQHCOperated by Northshore Health Centers, Inc
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
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Northshore East Chicago
Northshore East Chicago is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in East Chicago, 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 Northshore East Chicago 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 Northshore East Chicago or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Northshore East Chicago 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
Northshore East Chicago 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 Northshore East Chicago offer?
Northshore East Chicago in East Chicago, Indiana offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Northshore East Chicago accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Northshore East Chicago accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Northshore East Chicago?
45.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Northshore East Chicago a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Northshore East Chicago 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 Northshore East Chicago located?
Northshore East Chicago is at 2121 E Columbus Dr, East Chicago, IN 46312-3197. Phone: 219-763-8112.
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.