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HealingMaps Take: An Albuquerque alternative medicine practice offering peptide therapy for healing of skin, muscles, ligaments, tendons, bones, joints, and immune support. Todd LeCesne, PA-C leads the clinical team and protocols are tailored to each patient’s goals after consultation.
Althera Alternative Care doesn’t list specific peptide compounds on its listing — about a third of the 5 New Mexico peptide clinics in our directory share that pattern, while the deepest menu in New Mexico we’ve reviewed offers 11 compounds. The named clinical lead is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant rather than an MD/DO.
✓ Last verified: April 26, 2026 — Edited & verified by Angelica Bottaro for HealingMaps Editorial Staff
| Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Address | 1100 San Mateo Blvd NE, Suite 4, Albuquerque, NM 87110 |
| Phone | (505) 322-2411 |
| Website | altheraclinic.com |
| Treatments | Customized peptide protocols (skin, musculoskeletal, immune, longevity) |
| Conditions Treated | Tissue healing, muscle recovery, strength, immune function, surgical recovery |
| Administration | Subcutaneous injection |
| Cost | N/A |
| Insurance | N/A |
| Clinical Lead | Todd LeCesne, PA-C — Co-founder, Physician Assistant directing alternative care practice |
Who Will Prescribe Your Peptides?
Your prescribing provider, Dr. Todd Lecesne, is verified in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1396750865, with a primary specialty of Family Medicine and a primary practice address in Albuquerque, NM. CMS records show this NPI has been active since 2006. NPPES record verified 2026-04-29.
What this means for you: In the US, any actively state-licensed physician can legally prescribe compounded peptides — board certification in a specific specialty isn’t required for peptide prescriptions. Family Medicine training routinely covers weight management, hormone optimization, and metabolic care — areas where peptide protocols are commonly applied.
Typical Peptide Therapy Cost in the U.S.
National peptide therapy pricing — based on 487 verified peptide clinics in our directory (April 2026 data). Adjust the calculator below to model your own protocol.
How Much Will Peptide Therapy Cost?
Estimate your monthly and program cost based on HealingMaps proprietary clinic pricing data across 487 verified peptide clinics.
Ongoing monthly
$200–$500
Range: $99–$600/mo
First month (incl. consult + labs)
$550
Range: $449–$950
Estimated program total
$1,550
Range: $944–$3,950
First-month setup varies. Some clinics bundle it; others bill consult + labs separately. Ask this clinic for exact pricing.
Select a peptide program to see pricing context.
Is Althera Alternative Care the right fit for you?
✓ Choose Althera Alternative Care if:
- You’re in or willing to travel to Albuquerque — peptide therapy generally requires in-person consultation and ongoing follow-ups.
✗ Look elsewhere if:
- You need to start treatment within the same week. Most peptide programs require baseline labs (1-3 days) plus pharmacy fulfillment (a few more days) before your first dose — plan on 1-3 weeks from consult call to first injection.
- You’re shopping primarily on price and need per-compound rates published up front. Most clinics share specific pricing only on the consult call. Use our cost calculator above for ballpark estimates and confirm specifics with the clinic.
- You specifically want a physician-led practice — the named clinical lead here is a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- You want to compare specific compounds before booking — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so you’ll have to ask on the consult call.
- You want a clinic that publicly states its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy — this listing doesn’t disclose sourcing.
What to Expect at Your First Althera Alternative Care Appointment
- Initial consultation / intake — typically 30–60 minutes reviewing medical history, goals, current medications, and prior labs.
- Baseline lab work — most clinics require labs before prescribing growth-hormone secretagogues (CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin) and GLP-1s (semaglutide, tirzepatide), since those compounds modulate endocrine and metabolic pathways. Tissue-repair peptides (BPC-157, TB-500), sexual-wellness peptides (PT-141), and topical compounds are sometimes prescribed without labs. This listing doesn’t explicitly state lab requirements, so confirm on your consult call which panels they require for your specific protocol. Even when labs aren’t strictly required, they’re a smart personal baseline. See our guide to peptide therapy lab work for what to ask about.
- Protocol design — this listing doesn’t publish a compound menu, so the protocol your provider selects will only become clear during the consult. Ask which peptides they actually prescribe before you commit to a program.
- Prescription written + sent to compounding pharmacy — The clinic doesn’t publicly state its 503A or 503B sourcing, so confirm fulfillment timing on your consult call (in-state-only vs. nationwide; compounded-after-Rx vs. pre-batched).
- Self-administration training — for injectable peptides, the clinic walks you through subcutaneous injection technique, needle handling, refrigeration, and rotation sites.
- Follow-up — typically a 4–6 week check-in to assess response, side effects, and whether dose or compound needs adjustment.
Most Althera Alternative Care patients report the consult-to-first-injection window runs 1–3 weeks depending on lab turnaround and pharmacy fulfillment.
What to Ask on Your Althera Alternative Care Consult Call
The questions below are pulled from the gaps in this specific listing — areas the clinic doesn’t publicly answer that you should clarify before booking. Each one is designed to get you a useful answer in 30 seconds or less.
- “What peptides do you actually prescribe?” The listing doesn’t publish a compound menu — get a real list before booking.
- “Is your compounding pharmacy 503A or 503B, and which specific pharmacy do you use?” The class affects whether your prescription is custom-compounded (503A) or pre-batched (503B), and whether they can ship across state lines.
- “Who is the supervising physician for the named NP/PA, and how often do they review my protocol?” NPs and PAs prescribe under collaborative agreements with state-specific scope-of-practice rules — know who’s behind the prescription.
- “Which lab panels do you require for the protocol you’d recommend for me?” Clinics typically require baseline labs for hormone-modulating compounds (semaglutide, tirzepatide, growth-hormone secretagogues) and may skip them for some tissue-repair or topical compounds. Knowing your clinic’s specific lab requirements helps you compare to peers — and even when not required, baseline labs are smart personal protection.
- “Is this entirely cash-pay, or do you accept any insurance for the GLP-1 path (semaglutide, tirzepatide)?” Compounded peptides are almost never covered, but brand-name GLP-1s sometimes are with prior authorization.
- “What’s the total first-month cost — consult fee, labs, and initial prescription combined?” First-month all-in is usually 1.5–2× the recurring monthly cost. Ask for an itemized breakdown.
- “Is follow-up telehealth-friendly, or are in-person visits required at every milestone?” The listing doesn’t mention telehealth — important to know if you travel or move.
- “From my consult to my first injection, how long is the typical timeline?” Lab turnaround + pharmacy fulfillment usually means 1–3 weeks. Confirms expectations.
About Althera Alternative Care
Althera Alternative Care operates in Albuquerque, New Mexico and offers peptide therapy. The clinic’s peptide menu includes customized peptide protocols (skin, musculoskeletal, immune and related compounds, administered via subcutaneous injection.
For more on how peptide therapy works, read our complete guide to peptide therapy.
What People Like
Todd LeCesne PA-C is a visible, named clinical lead — patient reviews emphasize his personalized approach. The San Mateo Boulevard NE location is central Albuquerque with highway access.
What People Don’t Like
Specific peptide compounds are not publicly itemized — consultation-first. Pricing is set after intake.
Getting Started at Althera Alternative Care
New patients call (505) 322-2411 to schedule with Todd LeCesne PA-C at the San Mateo Boulevard NE location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What peptides does Althera Alternative Care offer?
Althera Alternative Care doesn’t publish a specific compound menu on this listing. Ask on the consult call about which peptides — semaglutide, tirzepatide, BPC-157, CJC-1295/Ipamorelin, Sermorelin, PT-141, etc. — they currently prescribe.
Is the clinical lead at Althera Alternative Care a verified physician?
Yes. Dr. Todd Lecesne is registered in the federal CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) under NPI 1396750865, with a primary specialty of Family Medicine and a primary practice address in Albuquerque, NM. The NPI has been active since 2006.
Does Althera Alternative Care offer telehealth or virtual visits?
Althera Alternative Care doesn’t mention telehealth or virtual visits on its listing. Most peptide clinics require in-person evaluation for the initial consult; some offer virtual follow-ups once a patient is stable. If geography or travel matters to you, ask on the consult call whether they can prescribe and follow up virtually — and which states they’re licensed to do so in.
How does Althera Alternative Care compare to other New Mexico peptide clinics?
Among verified New Mexico peptide clinics in the HealingMaps directory, Althera Alternative Care ranks in the bottom half of New Mexico peptide clinics in the directory by compound depth. Compound depth is one signal among several — provider credentials, pharmacy sourcing transparency, and lab requirements also matter when comparing.
Where is Althera Alternative Care located?
Althera Alternative Care is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The full street address, phone number, and hours are listed in the data card above.
What New Mexico Peptide Patients Are Likely Asking
Themes drawn from HealingMaps editorial analysis of verified New Mexico peptide clinics in our directory. Refreshed quarterly; percentages rounded to nearest 5%.
Which peptides do most New Mexico clinics actually offer?
Across New Mexico peptide clinics in our directory, BPC-157 appears in 60% of listings; CJC-1295 in 40%; Ipamorelin in 40%; Semaglutide in 40%.
How transparent are New Mexico clinics about their compounding pharmacy?
40% of New Mexico clinics in our directory openly state whether they use a 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy. The rest leave the class unstated. The distinction matters for patients — 503A pharmacies fill prescriptions individually after your provider writes them (typically a few-day wait, in-state shipping), while 503B outsourcing facilities pre-batch under direct FDA inspection (often supporting same-visit fulfillment and direct-to-home shipping). Worth asking specifically before you book.
Who’s actually prescribing peptides in New Mexico?
0% of verified New Mexico clinics name an MD or DO as clinical lead (this listing’s clinical lead is Family Medicine-trained). The remainder are NP/PA-led or don’t publicly name a specific prescribing clinician. Any state-licensed physician, NP, or PA can legitimately prescribe compounded peptides — but knowing your prescriber’s training and tenure helps you assess fit for your specific protocol.
How deep are New Mexico peptide menus typically?
The median New Mexico clinic in our directory publishes 6 specific peptide compounds on its listing. The deepest disclosed menu names 11; 40% of listings name no specific compounds at all. A wide menu means more options at one clinic; a narrow menu can reflect specialization (e.g. weight-loss-only programs) or limited public disclosure (the clinic prescribes more than it advertises).
Pharmacy sourcing: This clinic doesn’t state its 503A or 503B compounding pharmacy partner. The class affects how your prescription is fulfilled — custom-compounded with in-state shipping (503A) versus pre-batched with broader shipping including direct-to-home delivery (503B) — so it’s worth asking before starting any compounded protocol.
How we vetted this clinic
Verified prescriber on the public record at Althera Alternative Care — NPI lookup confirms in CMS NPPES. The clinic’s menu doesn’t publish a specific compound menu — services are described categorically. The one piece missing publicly is pharmacy class disclosure (503A vs 503B); ask the clinic directly. See our full vetting rubric →
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