Ben Archer Health Center - Medicare Primary Care in Columbus, NM

Ben Archer Health Center is a medicare enrolled primary clinic (Clinic/center - Federally Qualified Health Center (fqhc)) in Columbus, New Mexico. The current practice location for Ben Archer Health Center is 626 Taft Street, Columbus, New Mexico. For appointments, you can reach them via phone at (575) 531-2165. The mailing address for Ben Archer Health Center is Po Box 370, Hatch, New Mexico and phone number is (575) 267-3280.

Ben Archer Health Center is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 321871). The clinic also participates in the medicare program and its NPI number is 1598790222. This medical practice accepts medicare insurance (which means this clinic accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance). However, please confirm if they accept your insurance at (575) 531-2165.

Contact Information

Ben Archer Health Center
626 Taft Street
Columbus
NM 88029-0690
(575) 531-2165
(575) 531-2172

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Primary Care Clinic Profile

Full NameBen Archer Health Center
SpecialityClinic/Center
Location626 Taft Street, Columbus, New Mexico
Authorized Official Name and PositionMary Alice Garay (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR)
Authorized Official Contact5752673280
Accepts Medicare InsuranceYes. This clinic participates in medicare program and accept medicare insurance.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ben Archer Health Center
Po Box 370
Hatch
NM 87937-0370

Ph: (575) 267-3280
Ben Archer Health Center
626 Taft Street
Columbus
NM 88029-0690

Ph: (575) 531-2165

NPI Details:

NPI Number1598790222
Provider Enumeration Date07/11/2006
Last Update Date10/05/2010

Medicare PECOS Information:

Medicare PECOS PAC ID7517878796
Medicare Enrollment IDO20050526000929

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ben Archer Health Center such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1598790222NPI-NPPES
T9358MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
261Q00000XClinic/center 6755 (New Mexico)Secondary
261QF0400XClinic/center - Federally Qualified Health Center (fqhc) 321871 (New Mexico)Primary

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Clinic/Center in Columbus, NM


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