Portales Clinic - La Casa Family Health Center
Pediatrics • Portales, NM • Since 1975 • 1 (Portales) locations
About
Portales-based La Casa Family Health Center (La Casa de Buena Salud Inc) is a private, nonprofit medical practice offering primary care, behavioral health, and dental services focused on medically underserved populations in southeast New Mexico. Key points: - Location: Headquarters and multiple offices in Portales, NM (4 offices listed). - Services: Primary care, dental care, behavioral health; emphasizes evidence-based care. - Experience: Established in 1975; over 40 years in operation. - Size: Small workforce (2 employees reported); leadership includes IT Director Paul Nelson. - Financials: Approximately $15.6M annual revenue. - Accessibility: Active practice with multiple local phone numbers for patient contact; strong local web presence (Portales-focused). - Reputation: Employer rating ~3.4/5 from 7 reviews; general sentiment around work-life balance and career opportunities, with mixed views on compensation. If you’re seeking a Portales clinic for primary care or family health services, La Casa Family Health Center is the locally established option with a broad service slate, including dental and behavioral health.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1515 W. Fir, Portales, NM 88130
Phone
575-356-6695 (Medical) | 575-356-5517 (Dental) | Lab: Tue/Thu 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00 PM–2:30 PM | Optometry: 575-359-3777
meveritt@lacasahealth.com
Opening Hours
Medical: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Portales)
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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same day appointments, affordable healthcare
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What pediatric services are offered?
Pediatrics services include asthma prevention and maintenance, diagnoses & management of psychiatric conditions, immunizations, newborn screenings, sports & school physicals, STD screenings and management, well child checks.
What services are offered for pediatrics?
Pediatrics includes Asthma Prevention & Maintenance, Immunizations, Newborn Screenings, Well Child Checks, Sports & School Physicals, STD Screenings and Management, and Diagnoses & Management of Psychiatric Conditions.
Do you offer same-day appointments?
Same day appointments are available for general acute illness.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews / OpenDataNY listing: Low ratings (often 1-star in negative reviews) (7 (Note: Employee reviews on Glassdoor))
Patients praise
- Affordable care and sliding fee scale options
- Friendly and respectful staff interaction noted by some patients
- Generally positive experiences with pediatric and family-focused care
- Professional and informative service reported by some patients
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments
- Perceived lack of clear communication and staff coordination
- Concerns regarding diagnostic accuracy in dental care
- Issues with timely test results and follow-up guidance
"This is for the dentist section only! They told me my daughter had 3 cavities. I took her to get a second opinion. They said she had one cavity and Enamel Hypoplasia. La Casa dentist never mentioned that she had a problem with her enamel."
— Google Reviews / OpenDataNY listing"The front desk always shows concern for the patients and tries to have you seen as quickly as possible. The medical and dental staff as well as Outreach are amazing. All of their facilities are very well maintained by excellent staff members and I would recommend them to anyone."
— La Casa Family Health Center Testimonials pageSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Portales healthcare leader guest of congresswoman - The Eastern New Mexico News — Feb 25, 2026
- DENTAL ASSISTANT – CLOVIS – La Casa Family Health Center — Jun 5, 2026
- Leger Fernández Announces First Guest to State of the Union: Carmen Pacheco-Muñoz, Rural Health Care Leader from Portales | Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández — Feb 21, 2026
- La Casa Family Health Center Summer Food Service Program – Free meals for children 18 and under Mondays through Fridays through Aug. 1 at multiple locations in Clovis, Portales, and Melrose. All meals are grab and go; children must be present to receive meals. - — Jul 18, 2025
- Esther D. Verzi, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Portales, NM — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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