federally qualified health center site
Portales High School Based Dental — Portales, New Mexico
About Portales High School Based Dental
Portales High School Based Dental is a federally qualified health center site in Portales, Roosevelt 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 2017; it reports 32 operating hours a week, above the 30-hour median for health center sites in Roosevelt County.
LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC. runs 25 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 Portales High School Based Dental
Part B pays for the visit at Portales High School Based Dental 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 CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC.; 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 Portales High School Based Dental
Portales High School Based Dental 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
Portales High School Based Dental 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
Portales High School Based Dental is at 201 S Knoxville St, Portales, NM, 88130-6100, Roosevelt County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Portales measures 44 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 32 operating hours a week here.
Call 575-356-7015 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 Portales High School Based Dental
The nearest LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC. site is Portales Junior High School Based Dental in Portales, 0.5 miles away.
Valencia Elementary School Based Dental in Portales is the next one out, 0.8 miles away.
Roosevelt County carries 8 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portales Junior High School Based Dental | Same network · Portales | 0.5 mi |
| Valencia Elementary School Based Dental | Same network · Portales | 0.8 mi |
| Brown Early Childhood Center School Based Dental | Same network · Portales | 0.9 mi |
| James Elementary School Based Dental | Same network · Portales | 1.4 mi |
| Lindsey-Steiner Elementary School Based Dental | Same network · Portales | 1.5 mi |
| DBA LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | Same network · Portales | 1.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Portales High School Based Dental
Does Portales High School Based Dental accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
No Medicare billing number or NPI is published for Portales High School Based Dental, so participation has to be checked directly. Billing Medicare would cover the visit, not the GLP-1. Call 575-356-7015 to confirm.
What kind of site is Portales High School Based Dental?
HRSA records Portales High School Based Dental as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2017. LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC. operates it alongside 25 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Portales High School Based Dental?
HRSA reports 32 operating hours a week at Portales High School Based Dental. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 575-356-7015 for open days.
Where is Portales High School Based Dental?
Portales High School Based Dental is at 201 S Knoxville St, Portales, NM, 88130-6100, Roosevelt County. The area measures 44 people per square mile. Roosevelt County holds 8 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Portales High School Based Dental?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Portales High School Based Dental charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 575-356-7015 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC. locations near Portales High School Based Dental?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD, INC. sites to Portales High School Based Dental 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.