federally qualified health center site
GCH - Aztec — Allison, New Mexico
About GCH - Aztec
GCH - Aztec is a federally qualified health center site in Allison, McKinley County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
HRSA Health Center Service Delivery Sites lists it; no source records whether GLP-1 medications are prescribed here.
GLP-1 coverage at GCH - Aztec
Part B pays for the visit at GCH - Aztec 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, so 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 GCH - Aztec
GCH - Aztec 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
GCH - Aztec 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
GCH - Aztec is at 1808 E Aztec Ave, Suite 3, Gallup, NM, 87301-4946, McKinley County.
Allison measures 23 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
Call 505-397-5172 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 GCH - Aztec
The closest unrelated listing is PMS - WESTERN NM MEDICAL GRP - GALLUP, listed under Community Care Access, 2.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
McKinley County carries 4 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| PMS - WESTERN NM MEDICAL GRP - GALLUP | Community Care Access · Gallup | 2.1 mi |
| Gallup Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Gallup | 3.5 mi |
| GCH - Gurley | Community Care Access · Gallup | 3.7 mi |
| PMS - WESTERN NM MED GRP-BH - GALLUP | Community Care Access · Gallup | 4.1 mi |
| PMS - Western NM Medical Group - Gallup PSR | Community Care Access · Gallup | 4.1 mi |
| MARGOT D ALBERT MD | Telehealth · Brimhall Nizhoni | 19.6 mi |
| KRISTINE C CRUZ MD | Telehealth · Brimhall Nizhoni | 19.6 mi |
| RORY E AUFDERHEIDE MD | Telehealth · Brimhall Nizhoni | 19.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about GCH - Aztec
Does GCH - Aztec accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for GCH - Aztec, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 505-397-5172 to confirm.
What kind of site is GCH - Aztec?
HRSA records GCH - Aztec as a federally qualified health center service delivery site. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
Where is GCH - Aztec?
GCH - Aztec is at 1808 E Aztec Ave, Suite 3, Gallup, NM, 87301-4946, McKinley County. The area measures 23 people per square mile. McKinley County holds 4 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at GCH - Aztec?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what GCH - Aztec charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 505-397-5172 if the required documents aren't clear.
What else is near GCH - Aztec?
Gallup Community Health Center is 3.5 miles away and GCH - Gurley 3.7 miles away. Both have their own pages in the table above.
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.