Hidalgo Medical Services
Hidalgo Medical Services 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 Silver City, Lordsburg, Animas, Bayard, and Gila. In 2025 it served 13,607 patients, down 3.9% from 14,152 in 2024. 5.2% of its patients were uninsured, compared with 24.6% across New Mexico health centers and 17.2% nationally.
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13,607Patients served, 2025
5.2%of patients uninsured
36.6%of patients on Medicaid/CHIP
$1,702Total accrued cost per patient
Hidalgo Medical Services compared with New Mexico and the nation, 2025
| Measure | Hidalgo Medical Services | New Mexico health centers | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patients | |||
| Children under 18 | 19.5% | 19.8% | 28.6% |
| Adults 65 and older | 28.1% | 21.3% | 12.8% |
| At or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline | 90.4% | 89.5% | 90.0% |
| Insurance status | |||
| Uninsured | 5.2% | 24.6% | 17.2% |
| Medicaid / CHIP | 36.6% | 35.9% | 47.9% |
| Medicare | 19.9% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Private insurance | 38.4% | 23.3% | 23.0% |
| Cost | |||
| Total accrued cost per patient | $1,702 | $1,335 | $1,672 |
| Clinical quality | |||
| Cervical cancer screening | 37.7% | 47.2% | 57.0% |
| Colorectal cancer screening | 31.2% | 39.6% | 44.9% |
| Breast cancer screening | 49.4% | 49.6% | 56.0% |
| Controlling high blood pressure | 63.9% | 70.0% | 69.1% |
| Diabetes: HbA1c poor control (lower is better) | 32.0% | 24.8% | 26.3% |
| Depression screening and follow-up | 72.4% | 81.5% | 75.3% |
| Tobacco screening and cessation | 91.6% | 86.1% | 84.8% |
| Statin therapy for cardiovascular disease | 71.8% | 74.8% | 79.0% |
Patients by service
| Service | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Medical | 10,931 |
| Dental | 3,417 |
| Mental health | 2,164 |
Trends, 2016–2025
| Year | Patients | Cost per patient | Uninsured | Medicaid/CHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13,607 | $1,702 | 5.2% | 36.6% |
| 2024 | 14,152 | $1,702 | 7.1% | 35.5% |
| 2023 | 14,600 | $1,712 | 6.7% | 38.8% |
| 2022 | 15,067 | $1,503 | 6.4% | 39.1% |
| 2021 | 15,806 | $1,357 | 6.1% | 39.9% |
| 2020 | 15,434 | – | 7.5% | 39.7% |
| 2019 | 16,320 | – | 8.9% | 38.7% |
| 2018 | 16,385 | – | 6.5% | 37.0% |
| 2017 | 16,131 | – | 8.5% | 37.8% |
| 2016 | 15,799 | – | 8.5% | 37.3% |
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