Community Health Center
DBA LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
1515 W Fir St, Portales, NM 88130-5703 54.3 miles away
Community Health Center
DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC
546 N 10th St, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC is a community health center dental clinic in Fort Sumner, NM, operated by Debaca Family Practice Clinic.
The health center is open about 48.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 546 N 10th St, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 575-355-2414 |
| Operated by | Debaca Family Practice Clinic |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. Debaca Family Practice Clinic sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental coverage under New Mexico Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Size of the Dental Service
Debaca Family Practice Clinic provided 2,223 dental visits and 834 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 3.04 full-time dental staff. This indicates a moderate dental service. Appointment capacity may be limited.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole.
Planning Your Visit
546 N 10th St, Fort Sumner, NM 88119
The published number is 575-355-2414. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
Other Clinics Operated by Debaca Family Practice Clinic
Debaca Family Practice Clinic runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- DBA LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER — Portales, about 54.3 miles away
- PMS - Quay County Family Dental — Tucumcari, about 55.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
PMS - Quay County Family Dental
305 E Washington Ave, Tucumcari, NM 88401-3873 55.7 miles away
Community Health Center
LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD - CLOVIS
1521 W 13th St, Clovis, NM 88101-5568 57.9 miles away
Community Health Center
La Casa Family Dentistry
200 W Wilshire Blvd, Ste D, Roswell, NM 88201-0627 74 miles away
Before you call
