federally qualified health center site
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH — Fort Sumner, New Mexico
About FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH is a federally qualified health center site in Fort Sumner, De Baca County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It is a school-based service site, which can limit who may be seen; it has been in federal health center scope since 2006; it reports 28 operating hours a week, in line with the 28-hour median for health center sites in De Baca County.
DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC runs 2 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 FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH
Part B pays for the visit at FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH 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 DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC; confirm billing before a first visit.
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 FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH 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
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH 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
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH is at 1001 E Sumner Ave, Fort Sumner, NM, 88119, De Baca County.
Fort Sumner measures 275 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 28 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at debacaclinic.org.
Call 575-355-4431 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 FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH
The nearest DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC site is DBFPC Mobile School Based Health Site in Fort Sumner, 0.2 miles away.
DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC in Fort Sumner is the next one out, 0.2 miles away.
De Baca County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| DBFPC Mobile School Based Health Site | Same network · Fort Sumner | 0.2 mi |
| DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC | Same network · Fort Sumner | 0.2 mi |
Common questions
Questions about FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH
Does FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 575-355-4431 to confirm.
What kind of site is FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH?
HRSA records FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2006. DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC operates it alongside 2 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH?
HRSA reports 28 operating hours a week at FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 575-355-4431 for open days.
Where is FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH?
FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH is at 1001 E Sumner Ave, Fort Sumner, NM, 88119, De Baca County. The area measures 275 people per square mile. De Baca County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 575-355-4431 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC locations near FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC sites to FORT SUMNER SCHOOL BASED HLTH 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.