federally qualified health center site
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER — Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico
About ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER is a federally qualified health center site in Tierra Amarilla, Rio Arriba County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA records it as a seasonal site that may not run year-round; it is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 1992; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rio Arriba County.
LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO runs 3 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 ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER
Part B pays for the visit at ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS 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 no Medicare billing number here for LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO; confirm billing before a first visit. It also carries NPI 1861630410.
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 ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER 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
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS 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
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER is at State Highway 531, Tierra Amarilla, NM, 87575, Rio Arriba County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Tierra Amarilla measures 41 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at laclinicanm.com.
Call 575-588-7210 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 ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER
The nearest LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO site is LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO DE RIO ARRIBA in Tierra Amarilla, 1.7 miles away.
LCDP Mobile Unit in Tierra Amarilla is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is LCDN MOBILE HEALTH VAN, listed under Community Care Access, 31.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Arriba County carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO DE RIO ARRIBA | Same network · Tierra Amarilla | 1.7 mi |
| LCDP Mobile Unit | Same network · Tierra Amarilla | 1.7 mi |
| LCDP Dunham Clinic | Same network · Chama | 14.1 mi |
| LCDN MOBILE HEALTH VAN | Community Care Access · El Rito | 31.1 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE | Community Care Access · El Rito | 34.1 mi |
Common questions
Questions about ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER
Does ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER carries NPI 1861630410, which you can look up in Medicare's directory. That covers the visit, not the drug, which is billed to Part D. Call 575-588-7210 to confirm.
What kind of site is ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER?
HRSA records ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 1992. LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO operates it alongside 3 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 575-588-7210 for open days.
Where is ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER?
ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER is at State Highway 531, Tierra Amarilla, NM, 87575, Rio Arriba County. The area measures 41 people per square mile. Rio Arriba County holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 575-588-7210 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO locations near ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS CENTER?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LA CLINICA DEL PUEBLO sites to ESCALANTE TEEN WELLNESS 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 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.