Community Health Center
DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC
546 N 10th St, Fort Sumner, NM 88119 55.7 miles away
Community Health Center
PMS - Quay County Family Dental
305 E Washington Ave, Tucumcari, NM 88401-3873
PMS - Quay County Family Dental is a community health center dental clinic in Tucumcari, NM, operated by Presbyterian Medical Services, which runs 8 clinics in New Mexico.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 305 E Washington Ave, Tucumcari, NM 88401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 575-461-2200 |
| Operated by | Presbyterian Medical Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Is the discount worked out on gross income or take-home pay?
Normally gross, before tax and deductions, which surprises people who budget by what lands in the account. Ask which figure this clinic uses and over what period, because a year that included a few months of higher earnings can put you in a band that does not reflect what you have now.
Is treatment free?
Usually not, though it can come close. Clinics like this one discount by household income and are required to see patients regardless of ability to pay, but a charge normally applies and the lowest band is a nominal fee rather than nothing. Presbyterian Medical Services sets its own scale.
Do they do root canals, or would I be referred out?
This is the question worth asking before anything else if you already know you need one. Health centers commonly do extractions in-house and refer root canals to a private endodontist at full price, which changes the arithmetic completely. Ask before you start treatment, not after.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Presbyterian Medical Services sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and New Mexico has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
305 E Washington Ave, Tucumcari, NM 88401
The published number is 575-461-2200. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Presbyterian Medical Services
Presbyterian Medical Services operates 7 other clinics in 6 other communities in New Mexico. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- DEBACA FAMILY PRACTICE CLINIC — Fort Sumner, about 55.7 miles away
- LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD - CLOVIS — Clovis, about 58.9 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call PMS - Quay County Family Dental
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
LA CASA DE BUENA SALUD - CLOVIS
1521 W 13th St, Clovis, NM 88101-5568 58.9 miles away
Community Health Center
DBA LA CASA FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
1515 W Fir St, Portales, NM 88130-5703 70.4 miles away
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