Community Health Center
Mission City Community Network - Wilshire
3660 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 102, Los Angeles, CA 90010-2716 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Kheir - Wilshire Clinic
3255 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90010-1405
Kheir - Wilshire Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Los Angeles, CA, operated by Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center.
The health center is open about 49 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3255 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90010 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 213-235-2500 |
| Operated by | Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
No service list has been published for this clinic, so the range here is worth asking about directly rather than assuming. The routine work — examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, extractions — is normally available. Whether root canals, dentures and surgery are done on site is what differs from clinic to clinic.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. Because Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental coverage under California Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
3255 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 120, Los Angeles, CA 90010
The published number is 213-235-2500. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Other Clinics Operated by Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center
Korean Health, Education, Information and Research Center runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Mission City Community Network - Wilshire — Los Angeles, less than a mile away
- The Virgil — Los Angeles, less than a mile away
- St. Anthony Medical Centers - Pico Site — Los Angeles, about 1 mile away
- Gracelight Community Health - Echo Park — Los Angeles, about 1.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Kheir - Wilshire Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
The Virgil
137 N Virgil Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004-4811 0.9 miles away
Community Health Center
St. Anthony Medical Centers - Pico Site
2515 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90006-4003 1 mile away
Community Health Center
Gracelight Community Health - Echo Park
150 N Reno St, Los Angeles, CA 90026-4656 1.1 miles away
Before you call
