El Centro Family Health
El Centro Family Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in New Mexico and a Health Center Program awardee, funded in part by Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act. Its service delivery sites include Espanola, Las Vegas, Taos, Penasco, and Springer. In 2025 it served 15,868 patients, down 12.6% from 18,162 in 2024. 19.4% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.6% across New Mexico health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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15,868Patients served, 2025
19.4%of patients uninsured
28.9%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,449Total accrued cost per patient
$340Cost per visit
El Centro Family Health compared with New Mexico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | El Centro Family Health | New Mexico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 17.0% | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 30.8% | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 96.9% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 19.4% | 24.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 28.9% | 35.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 28.5% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 23.2% | 23.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,449 | $1,335 | $1,672 |
| Cost per visit | $340 | $314 | $438 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 31.0% | 47.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 26.5% | 39.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 29.0% | 49.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 67.6% | 70.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 25.8% | 24.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 48.4% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Early entry into prenatal care | 76.8% | 66.5% | 73.4% |
| Childhood immunization status | 16.7% | 22.8% | 29.5% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 69.7% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 75.8% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 13,330 |
| Dental | 2,661 |
| Mental health | 1,962 |
| Total clinic visits | 67,663 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15,868 | $1,449 | 19.4% | 28.9% |
| 2024 | 18,162 | $1,339 | 19.3% | 31.2% |
| 2023 | 18,710 | $1,274 | 9.5% | 36.3% |
| 2022 | 19,692 | $1,159 | 11.9% | 37.2% |
| 2021 | 19,323 | $1,151 | 13.4% | 37.3% |
| 2020 | 18,749 | – | 14.2% | 36.4% |
| 2019 | 19,155 | – | 13.7% | 38.5% |
| 2018 | 19,609 | – | 12.8% | 39.6% |
| 2017 | 19,277 | – | 12.6% | 40.0% |
| 2016 | 19,124 | – | 13.0% | 38.9% |
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