Primary Care · Community Health · Behavioral Health

Southwest CARE Center - Albuquerque

Albuquerque, NM, 87109 FQHC Look-Alike
Sliding-fee scale, uninsured welcome HRSA Health Center Program
Care Primary Care (Outpatient)
Model Community Health Center
Facility type FQHC Look-Alike
CMS CCN 321971

About

Southwest CARE Center - Albuquerque is a Health Center Program look-alike, a community health center that meets all Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) program requirements in Albuquerque, NM (Bernalillo County), operated by Southwest Care Center. As a community health center, it provides primary care to everyone regardless of insurance status or ability to pay: fees are discounted on a sliding scale based on household income, and Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP are accepted. The organization behind this site served 9,007 patients in 2024, and offers behavioral health services in addition to medical primary care across its locations. The site is open approximately 46 hours per week. Call 505-955-9454 to ask about services, eligibility, and appointments.

Areas of expertise

Preventive Care & Annual Checkups Chronic Disease Management Immunizations & Screenings

Typical conditions for this specialty, contact the practice to confirm services offered.

Clinicians at this facility

Melanie Fowler, NP
Dr. Kevin Lopez, MD
Jerome March, NP
Tamara Saimons, NP

Accepted insurance

Medicaid Medicare CHIP Sliding-fee scale (uninsured welcome)

Insurance participation changes, confirm coverage with the practice before your visit.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. As a community health center, it serves patients regardless of insurance status. Visit costs are discounted on a sliding-fee scale based on household size and income. Bring proof of income to your first visit to apply.

Community health centers accept Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP, and most also accept private insurance. Call 505-955-9454 to confirm your specific plan.

It is a community-based clinic that meets federal Health Center Program requirements: comprehensive primary care in underserved areas, open to all residents of the Albuquerque, NM area, with fees adjusted to what patients can afford.

The health center organization provides medical primary care along with behavioral health services across its locations. Call 505-955-9454 to confirm which services are available at this site.

Location

4710 Jefferson St Ne, Ste A, Albuquerque, NM 87109

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