federally qualified health center site
Embudo Medical Clinic — Embudo, New Mexico
About Embudo Medical Clinic
Embudo Medical Clinic is a federally qualified health center site in Embudo, Rio Arriba County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1980; it reports 45 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rio Arriba County.
EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH runs 22 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 Embudo Medical Clinic
Part B pays for the visit at Embudo Medical Clinic 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 321829 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1407011315.
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 Embudo Medical Clinic
Embudo Medical Clinic is required to run a sliding fee scale by household income and size. Ask intake which documents prove it.
New Mexico expanded Medicaid and counted roughly 462,661 Medicare beneficiaries as of 2026-08. Dual eligibility usually brings Extra Help with Part D costs.
New Mexico ADRC State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) answers formulary questions free at 1-800-432-2080; statewide rules sit.
Services and specialties
Embudo Medical Clinic 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
Embudo Medical Clinic is at 2243 State Highway 68, Embudo, NM, 87531-5006, Rio Arriba County.
Embudo measures 157 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 45 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ecfh.org.
Call 505-579-4255 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 Embudo Medical Clinic
The nearest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH site is Penasco School Clinic in Penasco, 11.1 miles away.
Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics in Penasco is the next one out, 11.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE @ OJO CAL, listed under Community Care Access, 13.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Arriba County carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penasco School Clinic | Same network · Penasco | 11.1 mi |
| Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics | Same network · Penasco | 11.3 mi |
| TRUCHAS CLINIC | Same network · Truchas | 12.6 mi |
| Espanola Valley High School Clinic | Same network · Espanola | 17 mi |
| Espanola Dental Clinic | Same network · Espanola | 18.1 mi |
| Carlos Vigil Middle School | Same network · Espanola | 18.9 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE @ OJO CAL | Community Care Access · Ojo Caliente | 13.3 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE SCH CLN | Community Care Access · Ojo Caliente | 13.3 mi |
| Espanola Pathways Shelter | Community Care Access · Espanola | 18.2 mi |
| GEORGINA LEAMON MD | Telehealth · Sombrillo | 18.5 mi |
| PMS - Espanola Family Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 18.6 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE | Community Care Access · El Rito | 18.8 mi |
| PMS - Valley Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 19 mi |
| Abiquiu Elementary School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Abiquiu | 20 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Embudo Medical Clinic
Does Embudo Medical Clinic accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 321829 for Embudo Medical Clinic, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 505-579-4255 to confirm.
What kind of site is Embudo Medical Clinic?
HRSA records Embudo Medical Clinic as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1980. EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Embudo Medical Clinic?
HRSA reports 45 operating hours a week at Embudo Medical Clinic. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 505-579-4255 for open days.
Where is Embudo Medical Clinic?
Embudo Medical Clinic is at 2243 State Highway 68, Embudo, NM, 87531-5006, Rio Arriba County. The area measures 157 people per square mile. Rio Arriba County holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Embudo Medical Clinic?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Embudo Medical Clinic charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 505-579-4255 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH locations near Embudo Medical Clinic?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH sites to Embudo Medical Clinic 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 New Mexico?
Part D can cover a GLP-1 prescribed for an approved indication such as type 2 diabetes; weight-management coverage varies by plan. New Mexico ADRC State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) reads New Mexico formularies free at 1-800-432-2080.