Primary Care in Cortez - Axis Health System
Family Medicine • Cortez, CO • Since 1960
About
Axis Health System provides integrated primary care services in Cortez, CO as part of its Western Slope and Southwest Colorado network. Key details relevant to your search: - Focus: Primary care integrated with behavioral health, oral health, and crisis services. - Availability: Axis operates as a nonprofit community health center offering patient-centered medical home models, medication management, and routine primary care visits. - Local context: Cortez is among Axis’s service areas; the system lists multiple Colorado locations, with comprehensive primary care alongside behavioral health integration. - What you can expect in Cortez: Access to routine medical visits, preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordinated care with behavioral health professionals within a single system. If you’re specifically seeking a Cortez primary care appointment with Axis, you may contact their Cortez-area services or the main Axis Health System contact line to verify current clinic hours, providers, and appointment availability.
Clinic Type
Family Medicine
Address
Cortez, CO 81321
Phone
(970) 565-7946
emailus@axishealthsystem.org
Opening Hours
Not specified on page
Emergency Care
Available via local emergency departments; guidance provided for non-emergency medical concerns
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Phone prompts after business hours to connect with care team, likely accepted insurance at CHCs (general note: CHCs serve all regardless of insurance)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are available at Axis Health System primary care in Cortez?
Same-day sick visits, annual wellness visits, annual physicals, newborn care, well-child visits, immunizations, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), preventative care, chronic condition management, labs and screenings, care coordination, vaccinations, and community resource assistance.
What are the primary care services offered at Axis Health System in Cortez?
Same-day sick visits, Medicare Annual Wellness Visits, Annual physicals, Newborn care, Well-child visits, Immunizations and Vaccinations for Children (VFC) Program, Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT) services, Preventative care, Chronic condition management, Healthcare for the Homeless, Labs and blood screenings, Care coordination services (acute case management), Vaccinations.
What additional patient support services are available?
Assistance with community resources (housing, food, insurance, transportation), coordination of medical care between specialists and patient’s medical home, Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, education and resources for illness and diagnosis, services for patients with high/complex medical needs (dual diagnosis, transitions to skilled nursing, group homes, or other medical/behavioral facilities), nutrition guidance, diabetes education, insurance outreach and enrollment, vocational support.
How can I reach after-hours care or speak with a nurse?
Patients can connect with a care team member after business hours by calling the location and following the prompts; after-hours medical consultation is available. For after-hours concerns not an emergency, call the RN line at 970.247.5245.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Colorado Rehabs: 4.5/5 (based on 147 reviews) (147)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, caring, and attentive clinical staff
- Positive experiences with thorough medical and mental health consultations
- Appreciation for the integrated healthcare model (combining medical, dental, and behavioral health)
- Helpful and friendly front desk and support staff in some instances
Common complaints
- Significant staffing shortages and long wait times for appointments, sometimes extending for months
- Frustration with scheduling processes and difficulty accessing specialized services like psychiatry
- Specific complaints regarding dental professionalism and perceived inadequacy of care
"The front desk staff was very helpful, friendly and willing to go the extra mile... The medical assistant was very professional, gentle & made me feel at ease. The nurse practitioner spent quite a long time with me, was very thorough... I highly recommend the entire clinic and staff."
— Patient review on LocalityBiz"I have asthma and the smoke is intense in my home town. I cannot breathe, and called to make an appointment. I was told they can see me near the end of September. I repeat, I cannot breathe. Don't expect medical help, even if you need it."
— Patient review on LocalityBizSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local nurse practitioner joins Cortez Integrated Healthcare, now accepting new patients - The Journal — Nov 7, 2025
- Axis Health System adds physician assistant to Cortez roster - The Journal — Nov 10, 2025
- New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez - The Journal — Jan 2, 2026
- New clinic that blends primary and urgent care opens its doors in Cortez - The Durango Herald — Jan 2, 2026
- Axis Health System Welcomes Medicine Physician Taylor Gillis — Nov 18, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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