federally qualified health center site
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE — El Rito, New Mexico
About LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE is a federally qualified health center site in El Rito, Rio Arriba County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1993; it reports 50 operating hours a week, above the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rio Arriba County.
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED runs 8 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 LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE
Part B pays for the visit at LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE 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 321840 here, so the site bills Medicare directly.
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 LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE 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
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE 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
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE is at 28 State Road 571, El Rito, NM, 87530, Rio Arriba County.
El Rito measures 163 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 50 operating hours a week here, listed as full-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at lcdn.org.
Call 505-581-4728 x5055814728 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 LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE
The nearest LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED site is LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE in El Rito, at the same registered coordinates.
LCDN MOBILE HEALTH VAN in El Rito is the next one out, 5.5 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Embudo Medical Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 18.8 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Arriba County carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE | Same network · El Rito | <0.1 mi |
| LCDN MOBILE HEALTH VAN | Same network · El Rito | 5.5 mi |
| Abiquiu Elementary School Based Clinic | Same network · Abiquiu | 9.8 mi |
| Las Clinicas del Norte, Inc. @ Abiquiu | Same network · Abiquiu | 11 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE @ OJO CAL | Same network · Ojo Caliente | 16.4 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE SCH CLN | Same network · Ojo Caliente | 16.4 mi |
| Embudo Medical Clinic | Community Care Access · Embudo | 18.8 mi |
| Rio Arriba Health Commons | Community Care Access · Espanola | 22.8 mi |
| Carlos Vigil Middle School | Community Care Access · Espanola | 22.8 mi |
| PMS - Espanola Family Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23 mi |
| El Centro Family Health Administration | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23.6 mi |
| Espanola Valley High School Clinic | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23.7 mi |
| PMS - Valley Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23.7 mi |
| Espanola Pathways Shelter | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23.9 mi |
| Espanola Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Espanola | 23.9 mi |
Common questions
Questions about LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE
Does LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 321840 for LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 505-581-4728 x5055814728 to confirm.
What kind of site is LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE?
HRSA records LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1993. LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED operates it alongside 8 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE?
HRSA reports 50 operating hours a week at LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as full-time. Call 505-581-4728 x5055814728 for open days.
Where is LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE?
LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE is at 28 State Road 571, El Rito, NM, 87530, Rio Arriba County. The area measures 163 people per square mile. Rio Arriba County holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 505-581-4728 x5055814728 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED locations near LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE, INCORPORATED sites to LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE 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.