Services offered
Behavioral health
Mental health counseling, therapy, psychiatric medication management, and crisis support.
Dental
Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
About East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Las Cruces, NM. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.
Community Health Centers like East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.
HIV testing + PrEP at East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Mexico.
Mental health + behavioral health context
Black adults are about half as likely to receive mental-health treatment as white adults despite similar prevalence rates per SAMHSA, with cost and provider trust as the largest documented barriers. FQHC behavioral-health services like those at East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic use sliding-scale fees that make care accessible regardless of insurance status. If you're in crisis, dial or text 988 for the 24/7 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Coverage + benefits in New Mexico
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic accepts New Mexico Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).
Frequently asked questions
What services does East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic offer?
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic in Las Cruces, New Mexico offers Behavioral health, Dental, Enabling services, Primary care.
Does East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic?
45.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time
Is East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic a federally qualified health center?
Yes. East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Where is East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic located?
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic is at 8600 Bataan Memorial E, Las Cruces, NM 88011-6016. Phone: 575-373-9202.
Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.
East Mesa Medical And Dental Clinic and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:
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Where to go next
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