FQHC Look-Alike site
New Mexico Highlands University Health Center — Las Vegas, New Mexico
About New Mexico Highlands University Health Center
New Mexico Highlands University Health Center is an FQHC Look-Alike site in Las Vegas, San Miguel County. It meets the same federal requirements as funded health centers, without HRSA grant money.
It has been in federal health center scope since 2026; it reports 40 operating hours a week, in line with the 40-hour median for health center sites in San Miguel County.
SUNRISE CLINICS runs 9 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 New Mexico Highlands University Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at New Mexico Highlands University Health 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 SUNRISE CLINICS; 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 New Mexico Highlands University Health Center
New Mexico Highlands University Health 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
New Mexico Highlands University Health 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
New Mexico Highlands University Health Center is at 901 Baca Ave, Las Vegas, NM, 87701-4000, San Miguel County.
Las Vegas measures 1,696 people per square mile: transit is usually practical, parking often paid.
HRSA records 40 operating hours a week here.
Call 505-454-3218 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 New Mexico Highlands University Health Center
The nearest SUNRISE CLINICS site is West Las Vegas High School - School Based Clinic in Las Vegas, 0.8 miles away.
Sunrise Clinics - Las Vegas in Las Vegas is the next one out, 1 mile away.
The closest unrelated listing is Las Vegas Medical & Dental Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 0.1 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
San Miguel County carries 10 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| West Las Vegas High School - School Based Clinic | Same network · Las Vegas | 0.8 mi |
| Sunrise Clinics - Las Vegas | Same network · Las Vegas | 1 mi |
| Sunrise Clinics-LV2 | Same network · Las Vegas | 1.5 mi |
| Santa Rosa High School School Based Clinic | Same network · Santa Rosa | 55.1 mi |
| Sunrise Clinics - Santa Rosa | Same network · Santa Rosa | 55.1 mi |
| Tucumcari High School School Based Clinic | Same network · Tucumcari | 89 mi |
| Las Vegas Medical & Dental Clinic | Community Care Access · Las Vegas | 0.1 mi |
| Robertson High School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Las Vegas | 0.3 mi |
| Sierra Vista School Based Clinic | Community Care Access · Las Vegas | 1.5 mi |
| SAN MIGUEL CLINIC | Community Care Access · Ribera | 20.7 mi |
| Administration | Community Care Access · Mora | 24.7 mi |
| Main Clinic | Community Care Access · Mora | 24.8 mi |
| Finance & Human Resources | Community Care Access · Mora | 24.8 mi |
| PMS - Pecos Valley Medical Center School-Based Health Center | Community Care Access · Pecos | 25.7 mi |
| School Based Health Center Clinic | Community Care Access · Mora | 26.6 mi |
| PMS - Pecos Valley Medical Center | Community Care Access · Pecos | 26.7 mi |
Common questions
Questions about New Mexico Highlands University Health Center
Does New Mexico Highlands University Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for New Mexico Highlands University Health Center, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 505-454-3218 to confirm.
What kind of site is New Mexico Highlands University Health Center?
HRSA records New Mexico Highlands University Health Center as a permanent FQHC Look-Alike service delivery site, in federal scope since 2026. SUNRISE CLINICS operates it alongside 9 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at New Mexico Highlands University Health Center?
HRSA reports 40 operating hours a week at New Mexico Highlands University Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 505-454-3218 for open days.
Where is New Mexico Highlands University Health Center?
New Mexico Highlands University Health Center is at 901 Baca Ave, Las Vegas, NM, 87701-4000, San Miguel County. The area measures 1,696 people per square mile. San Miguel County holds 10 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at New Mexico Highlands University Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what New Mexico Highlands University Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 505-454-3218 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other SUNRISE CLINICS locations near New Mexico Highlands University Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest SUNRISE CLINICS sites to New Mexico Highlands University Health 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.