Primary Care in Cortez - Axis Health System
Urgent Care • Cortez, CO • Since 1960
About
Axis Health System offers primary care services across its network, including in Cortez, Colorado. As a nonprofit, they provide integrated health care—primary care alongside behavioral health, oral health, and emergency/crisis services. Their Cortez-area access point supports patient-centered medical home principles with team-based care, enabling comprehensive management of general health, chronic conditions, preventive services, and care coordination. If you’re seeking primary care in Cortez, Axis Health System is the local option within their broader Western Slope network.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
691 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321
Phone
(970) 565-7946
emailus@axishealthsystem.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
911 or nearest emergency department/hospital
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
FAQs
What primary care services are 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, and more.
Do they provide assistance with community resources?
Yes—assistance with community resources such as housing, food, insurance, and transportation is offered.
Is there care coordination between specialists and the patient’s medical home?
Yes, there is coordination of medical care between specialists, providers, and a patient’s medical home.
Do they help with Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation?
Yes, they provide assistance with Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation.
Do they offer patient education and resources regarding illness and diagnosis?
Yes, education and resources for patients regarding illness and diagnosis are provided.
What kinds of patients can they support?
They offer services for patients with high and/or complex medical needs (dual diagnosis, complex health care needs, transitions to skilled nursing, group homes, or other medical/behavioral facilities).
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Various online aggregate review platforms: Approximately 4.4 to 4.5 out of 5 stars
Patients praise
- Caring, attentive, and friendly staff members
- High standard of professional medical and dental care when access is achieved
- Integrated care model providing a one-stop-shop experience for various health needs
Common complaints
- Significant staffing shortages leading to long wait times for appointments
- Difficulty scheduling timely visits, particularly for specialized services like psychiatric care
- Instances of perceived inadequacy in urgent medical assistance accessibility
"The front desk staff was very helpful, friendly and willing to go the extra mile to work with me... The medical assistant was very professional... The nurse practitioner spent quite a long time with me, was very thorough... My visit was wonderful."
— Online patient review via localitybiz.com"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."
— Online patient review via localitybiz.comSynthesized 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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