federally qualified health center site
Springer School-Based Health Center — Springer, New Mexico
About Springer School-Based Health Center
Springer School-Based Health Center is a federally qualified health center site in Springer, Colfax 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 2019; it reports 4 operating hours a week, below the 27-hour median for health center sites in Colfax County.
EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH runs 22 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 Springer School-Based Health Center
Part B pays for the visit at Springer School-Based 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 Medicare billing number 321966 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1669930392.
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 Springer School-Based Health Center
Springer School-Based 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
Springer School-Based 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
Springer School-Based Health Center is at 1401 8th St, Springer, NM, 87747, Colfax County.
The site is registered as seasonal and may close for part of the year.
Springer measures 0 people per square mile: driving distance is the main constraint.
HRSA records 4 operating hours a week here.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ecfh.org.
Call 575-459-0380 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 Springer School-Based Health Center
The nearest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH site is Springer Medical & Dental Clinic in Springer, 0.8 miles away.
WAGON MOUND CLINIC in Wagon Mound is the next one out, 25.6 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is Raton Clinic, listed under Community Care Access, 35.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Colfax County carries 3 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Springer Medical & Dental Clinic | Same network · Springer | 0.8 mi |
| WAGON MOUND CLINIC | Same network · Wagon Mound | 25.6 mi |
| ROY CLINIC | Same network · Roy | 36 mi |
| Taos High School Clinic | Same network · Taos | 55.3 mi |
| Taos Middle School Clinic | Same network · Taos | 55.7 mi |
| Taos Clinic | Same network · Taos | 56 mi |
| Raton Clinic | Community Care Access · Raton | 35.3 mi |
Common questions
Questions about Springer School-Based Health Center
Does Springer School-Based Health Center accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 321966 for Springer School-Based Health Center, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 575-459-0380 to confirm.
What kind of site is Springer School-Based Health Center?
HRSA records Springer School-Based Health Center as a seasonal federally qualified health center service delivery site in a school setting, in federal scope since 2019. EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH operates it alongside 22 other listed locations. That is a federal registration, not a service list.
What are the hours at Springer School-Based Health Center?
HRSA reports 4 operating hours a week at Springer School-Based Health Center. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. Call 575-459-0380 for open days.
Where is Springer School-Based Health Center?
Springer School-Based Health Center is at 1401 8th St, Springer, NM, 87747, Colfax County. The area measures 0 people per square mile. Colfax County holds 3 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at Springer School-Based Health Center?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what Springer School-Based Health Center charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 575-459-0380 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH locations near Springer School-Based Health Center?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH sites to Springer School-Based 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.