Services offered
Enabling services
Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.
Primary care
Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.
Hours
16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
About Rio Grande Prepratory Institute
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Mesilla, 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute or nearby
Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Rio Grande Prepratory Institute doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across New Mexico.
Coverage + benefits in New Mexico
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute offer?
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute in Mesilla, New Mexico offers Enabling services, Primary care.
Does Rio Grande Prepratory Institute accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.
What are the hours at Rio Grande Prepratory Institute?
16.00 hrs/wk · Unknown
Is Rio Grande Prepratory Institute a federally qualified health center?
Yes. Rio Grande Prepratory Institute 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 Rio Grande Prepratory Institute located?
Rio Grande Prepratory Institute is at 2355 Avenida de Mesilla, Mesilla, NM 88046. Phone: 575-525-4813.
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.