Community Health Center
Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System
751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128-2699 1.5 miles away
Community Health Center
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Main Clinic
1333 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125-5212
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Main Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in San Jose, CA, operated by Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley.
The health center is open about 55 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1333 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 408-445-3400 |
| Operated by | Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
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.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
Is Medicaid accepted?
It has not been confirmed either way for this clinic, which is not the same as no. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. 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 benefits vary by state and California has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
1333 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
The published number is 408-445-3400. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley
Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley has no other locations, so there is nowhere else within the same organization to ask. Work down the nearby clinics below if this one is full.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System — San Jose, about 1.5 miles away
- AACI Moorpark Dental Clinic — San Jose, about 1.6 miles away
- Gardner Specialty Service Center — San Jose, about 2.6 miles away
- ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER — San Jose, about 3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley - Main Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
AACI Moorpark Dental Clinic
2400 Moorpark Ave, Suite 110, San Jose, CA 95128-2623 1.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Gardner Specialty Service Center
160 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112-5857 2.6 miles away
Community Health Center
ST. JAMES HEALTH CENTER
55 E Julian St, San Jose, CA 95112-4007 3 miles away
Before you call
