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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services


Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is a branch of the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. CMS is the federal agency that administers the Medicare program and monitors the Medicaid programs offered by each state. Additional information regarding CMS and its programs is available at www.cms.hhs.gov.

Telephone numbers and website information related to specific Medicare questions:
  • Medicare Service Center: 800.633.4227
  • Medicare Service Center TTY: 877.486.2048
  • Report Medicare Fraud and Abuse: 800.447.8477
Medicaid is a state-administered program and each state sets its own guidelines regarding eligibility and services.

Contact information for questions with Medicaid:
  • NM Human Services Department’s Medical Assistance Division: 505.827.3100
  • Report Medicaid Fraud: 505.827.3141
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