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New Mexico

Chiropractic Information

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New Mexico Chiropractic Summary

The Chiropractic Board regulates the practice of licensed chiropractors in New Mexico. “Chiropractic” means the science, art and philosophy of things natural, the science of locating and removing interference with the transmissions or expression of nerve forces and adjacent structures, more especially those of the vertebral column and pelvis, for the purpose of restoring and maintaining health for treatment of human disease primarily by, but not limited to, adjustment and manipulation of the human structure. It shall include, but not be limited to, the use of all natural agencies to assist in the healing act, such as food, water, heat, cold, electricity, mechanical appliances, herbs, nutritional supplements, homeopathic remedies and any necessary diagnostic procedure, excluding invasive procedures, except as provided by the board by rule and regulation. It shall exclude operative surgery and prescription or use of controlled or dangerous drugs.

Licensing Requirements

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Bachelor’s Degree Required for Licensure: NO
Renewal Term: ANNUAL
Chiropractic Physician entitlement: YES
Additional training/certification required for medicine and rehab services? NO

Post-Licensing Education

Continuing Education requirements

16 hours required every year. Max 8 hours may be earned online.

 Link: https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/chiropractic-board/licensing-registration-and-renewal/

requirements for educators

Continuing education seminars and programs provided by entities or organizations that meet the criteria established by the board under Subsections E and F of 16.4.10.8 NMAC and who intend to submit approval for more than 10 but less than 25 continuing education programs or seminars will be assessed a fee of $500

https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/chiropractic-board/instructors-training-requirements-and-continuing-education/

Are PACE courses accepted for continuing education requirements?

Accepts PACE Precheck

New Mexico requires examinations through the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners

Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV, Physiotherapy – Required

NBCE Spec – Accepted

State Chiropractic Online Resources

Regulatory Authority

Chiropractic Board https://www.rld.nm.gov/boards-and-commissions/individual-boards-and-commissions/chiropractic-board/

Chiropractic Statutes and Regulations

New Mexico Administrative Code https://www.srca.nm.gov/nmac-home/nmac-titles/title-16-occupational-and-professional-licensing/chapter-4-chiropractic-practitioners/

Governing Statutes https://nmonesource.com/nmos/nmsa/en/item/4397/index.do#!fragment/zoupio-_Toc12872265/BQCwhgziBcwMYgK4DsDWszIQewE4BUBTADwBdoAvbRABwEtsBaAfX2zgEYAmADgHYuXAGwBWAJQAaZNlKEIARUSFcAT2gBydRIhxc2ADb6AwkjTQAhMm2EwuBIuVrN12wgDKeUgCE1AJQCiADL+AGoAggByRv4SpGAARtCk7GJiQA

State Government Resources

State Legislature Homepage

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State Legislature Bill Search Tool

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Legislative member roster

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State Governor's Office

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Secretary of State

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Office of the Insurance Commissioner

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State Associations

New Mexico Chiropractic Association

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State Chiropractic Coverage

Worker’s Compensation

New Mexico Workers’ Compensation Administration https://workerscomp.nm.gov/

Workers’ Comp Health Care Providers https://workerscomp.nm.gov/HealthCare-Providers

Workers’ Comp Fee Schedule https://workerscomp.nm.gov/Disclaimer

Medicaid

State Medicaid Program Information https://www.hca.nm.gov/lookingforassistance/centennial-care-overview/

State Medicaid Provider Information https://www.hca.nm.gov/providers/

State Medicaid Fee Schedule https://www.hca.nm.gov/providers/fee-schedules/

Practice Options

Perform extremity adjustments? Y
Provide nutritional advice? Y
Provide manipulation under anesthesia? Y1
Provide school enrollment exams? Y
Provide sports physical exams? Y
Provide return to play exams (including concussion protocol) for sports participation? Y
Perform US Department of Transportation exams? Y2
Treat animals? N
Perform acupuncture? Y3
Perform dry needling? Y4
Perform intraoral TMJ treatments? Y
Perform internal coccyx adjustments? Y
Are there limits to body areas DCs are allowed to examine and/or treat? N/A
Are there limits on diagnostic tools DCs are allowed to use? N/A
Perform venipuncture? N/A
Perform casting? N/A

Qualifications:

1. Must complete a certified training course.

2. A chiropractor can perform a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exam if they are a certified medical examiner (CME) listed on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) National Registry.

3. Must be licensed under the Acupuncture Act.

4. Chiropractors can perform dry needling techniques, but it must be classified as “meridian therapy” within their practice.