federally qualified health center site
TRUCHAS CLINIC — Truchas, New Mexico
About TRUCHAS CLINIC
TRUCHAS CLINIC is a federally qualified health center site in Truchas, Rio Arriba County. HRSA funds it to see patients regardless of ability to pay.
It has been in federal health center scope since 1985; it reports 18 operating hours a week, below the 40-hour median for health center sites in Rio Arriba 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 TRUCHAS CLINIC
Part B pays for the visit at TRUCHAS CLINIC 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 321835 here, so the site bills Medicare directly. It also carries NPI 1467617837.
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 TRUCHAS CLINIC
TRUCHAS CLINIC 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
TRUCHAS CLINIC 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
TRUCHAS CLINIC is at 60 County Road 75, Truchas, NM, 87578, Rio Arriba County.
Truchas measures 315 people per square mile: parking is normally on site, transit thinner.
HRSA records 18 operating hours a week here, listed as part-time.
It publishes its own hours and intake details at ecfh.org.
Call 505-689-2461 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 TRUCHAS CLINIC
The nearest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH site is Penasco School Clinic in Penasco, 11.2 miles away.
Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics in Penasco is the next one out, 11.3 miles away.
The closest unrelated listing is GEORGINA LEAMON MD, listed under Telehealth, 13.4 miles away. Distances are straight-line, so a drive is longer.
Rio Arriba County carries 21 listings.
| Resource | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Penasco School Clinic | Same network · Penasco | 11.2 mi |
| Penasco Medical and Dental Clinics | Same network · Penasco | 11.3 mi |
| Embudo Medical Clinic | Same network · Embudo | 12.6 mi |
| Espanola Valley High School Clinic | Same network · Espanola | 13.2 mi |
| Espanola Dental Clinic | Same network · Espanola | 14.5 mi |
| Bond Street Medical Clinic | Same network · Espanola | 15.8 mi |
| GEORGINA LEAMON MD | Telehealth · Sombrillo | 13.4 mi |
| Espanola Pathways Shelter | Community Care Access · Espanola | 14.6 mi |
| PMS - Espanola Family Wellness Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 15.8 mi |
| PMS - Valley Community Health Center | Community Care Access · Espanola | 15.9 mi |
| Las Clinicas del Norte Pojoaque Middle School | Community Care Access · Santa Fe | 16.4 mi |
| Las Clinicas Dl Norte, Inc Pojoaque Valley School Based Health Clinic | Community Care Access · Santa Fe | 18.6 mi |
| CVS PHARMACY INC | Pharmacy · Santa Fe | 21.3 mi |
| LAS CLINICAS DEL NORTE @ OJO CAL | Community Care Access · Ojo Caliente | 25.8 mi |
| Southwest CARE Center - Women's Health & Pediatrics | Community Care Access · Santa Fe | 25.8 mi |
Common questions
Questions about TRUCHAS CLINIC
Does TRUCHAS CLINIC accept Medicare for GLP-1 prescriptions?
HRSA lists Medicare billing number 321835 for TRUCHAS CLINIC, so the site bills Medicare for the visit. The drug is separate, filled at a pharmacy against Part D. Call 505-689-2461 to confirm.
What kind of site is TRUCHAS CLINIC?
HRSA records TRUCHAS CLINIC as a permanent federally qualified health center service delivery site, in federal scope since 1985. 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 TRUCHAS CLINIC?
HRSA reports 18 operating hours a week at TRUCHAS CLINIC. That is a weekly total, not a daily timetable. HRSA classes the site as part-time. Call 505-689-2461 for open days.
Where is TRUCHAS CLINIC?
TRUCHAS CLINIC is at 60 County Road 75, Truchas, NM, 87578, Rio Arriba County. The area measures 315 people per square mile. Rio Arriba County holds 21 listings in all.
Is there a sliding fee scale at TRUCHAS CLINIC?
Yes. Ask intake for the sliding fee application and bring income documentation for your household. The discount reduces what TRUCHAS CLINIC charges for the visit, not what a pharmacy bills Part D for the GLP-1 itself. Call 505-689-2461 if the required documents aren't clear.
Are there other EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH locations near TRUCHAS CLINIC?
Yes — see the nearby-locations table on this page for the closest EL CENTRO FAMILY HEALTH sites to TRUCHAS CLINIC 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.