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Dr. Benjamin H. Krasne, M.D.
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Get evaluated by a physician who can certify New Mexico patients for the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program. We help you from your first visit through state registration and renewal.
Choose a video or phone appointment for your New Mexico evaluation.
The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program is run by the New Mexico Department of Health. Registry card after a practitioner certification.
New Mexico sets its own list of qualifying conditions. You'll need a diagnosis of at least one, confirmed during your evaluation.
Check if I qualifyPick the visit type that suits you when you book. Both take about 5–10 minutes and cost the same.
See the physician face to face on a secure video link from your phone or computer, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a video callPrefer not to use video? Speak with the physician by phone at your appointment time, in about 5–10 minutes.
Book a phone callIf New Mexico's rules require a video visit for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Renew with a new certification before your card expires.
Adult use: Legal for adults 21+.
Caregivers must be 18+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent and involvement.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Reviewed October 2026. State rules change, so confirm current fees and requirements with the New Mexico Department of Health before you apply.
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Answers about the New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program, from eligibility to renewal.
Book my evaluationBook your evaluation with HealifyNow. A practitioner certifies your qualifying condition. Apply with the Department of Health. Receive your registry card. Buy from licensed New Mexico dispensaries. State law allows diagnosis by telemedicine, but a Department of Health rule allows a telemedicine certification only if the practitioner has examined you in person before. We confirm the visit type when you book.
HealifyNow's evaluation is $179 for new patients and $169 for renewals. State fees are separate: No state fee for the patient card.
New Mexico's list includes cancer, glaucoma, epilepsy, hiv/aids, multiple sclerosis, ptsd, chronic pain, crohn's disease, and more.
Two years (shortened from three by a 2023 law).
Renew with a new certification before your card expires.
Caregivers must be 18+ and register with the program.
Minors can qualify with a parent or guardian's consent and involvement.
Most medical programs don't disqualify a patient for a past conviction, but caregiver applications may involve a background check.
Legal for adults 21+.
State law allows diagnosis by telemedicine, but a Department of Health rule allows a telemedicine certification only if the practitioner has examined you in person before. We confirm the visit type when you book.
Generally, yes. The New Mexico Medical Cannabis Program is for New Mexico residents, and you'll need proof of residency such as a driver's license or state ID. Some states have separate rules for visiting patients.
Yes. You can book a video call or a phone call for the same price. If New Mexico's rules require video for your certification, we'll let you know when you book.
Yes. Evaluations happen by secure, HIPAA-compliant phone or video call, and your health information is shared only as needed for your state certification.
An evaluation with a physician who can certify patients for New Mexico's program, your certification if you qualify, step-by-step help with New Mexico Department of Health registration, and renewal reminders. State fees and cannabis products are not included.
$179 for new patients, $169 for renewals. State fees are separate.
Marijuana is not FDA-approved for any condition (only Epidiolex, dronabinol and nabilone are approved cannabinoid drugs); medical cards are issued under state law, and in April 2026 DEA moved FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana to Schedule III while other marijuana remains Schedule I pending further rulemaking.
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