federally qualified health center site
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute — Mesilla, New Mexico
About Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute is a federally qualified health center site in Mesilla, Dona Ana 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 2016; it reports 16 operating hours a week, below the 45-hour median for health center sites in Dona Ana County.
LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INC runs 27 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
Part B pays for the visit at Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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 321945 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute is at 2355 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM, 88046, Dona Ana County.
Mesilla measures 334 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 16 operating hours a week here.
Call 575-525-4813 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
The nearest LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INC site is Las Cruces Women's Health 2 in Las Cruces, 1.7 miles away.
LCDF Administration Office in Las Cruces is the next one out, 1.7 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is DRS. ANDREWS AND JOHNSON OF THE MESILLA VALLEY, listed under Provider, 0.9 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Dona Ana County carries 36 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Las Cruces Women's Health 2 | Same network · Las Cruces | 1.7 mi |
| LCDF Administration Office | Same network · Las Cruces | 1.7 mi |
| Pediatrics | Same network · Las Cruces | 1.7 mi |
| Las Cruces High School - School based Health Center | Same network · Las Cruces | 1.9 mi |
| Adult Behavioral Health | Same network · Las Cruces | 2.2 mi |
| Central Medical Complex | Same network · Las Cruces | 2.2 mi |
| DRS. ANDREWS AND JOHNSON OF THE MESILLA VALLEY | Provider · Doña Ana | 0.9 mi |
| GREGORY E JOHNSON M.D. | Provider · Doña Ana | 0.9 mi |
| VIJAY S. BHALLA PhD,RD,LDN | Nutritionist · Doña Ana | 0.9 mi |
| AMADOR HEALTH CENTER, INC. | Pharmacy · Doña Ana | 0.9 mi |
| Amador Health Center | Community Care Access · Las Cruces | 1.9 mi |
| Amador Recovery Project | Community Care Access · Las Cruces | 2 mi |
| ACOSTA MEDICAL LLC | Provider · Doña Ana | 2.8 mi |
| ALBERTSONS LLC | Pharmacy · Doña Ana | 2.8 mi |
| Ben Archer Health Center Mayfield School Base | Community Care Access · Las Cruces | 3.5 mi |
| PRINCESS AHEDOR NP | Telehealth · Doña Ana | 3.6 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
Does Rio Grande Prepratory Institute accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 321945 for Rio Grande Prepratory Institute, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 575-525-4813 to confirm.
What kind of site is Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
HRSA records Rio Grande Prepratory Institute as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2016. LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INC operates it alongside 27 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
HRSA reports 16 operating hours a week at Rio Grande Prepratory Institute. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 575-525-4813 for open days.
Where is Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute is at 2355 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM, 88046, Dona Ana County. The area measures 334 people per square mile. Dona Ana County holds 36 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Rio Grande Prepratory Institute charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 575-525-4813 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INC locations near Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest LA CLINICA DE FAMILIA INC sites to Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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.