Community Health Center
Clinica Romero - San Fernando Valley
6330 Van Nuys Blvd, #A, Van Nuys, CA 91401-2610 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
SCMC Van Nuys
14550 Haynes St, Van Nuys, CA 91411-1613
SCMC Van Nuys is a community health center dental clinic in Van Nuys, CA, operated by Southern California Medical Center, which runs 5 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 14550 Haynes St, Van Nuys, CA 91411 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 818-650-6700 |
| Operated by | Southern California Medical Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
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 should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
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.
Can I be seen without insurance?
Yes. Being uninsured is the ordinary case at a clinic like this, not an exception, and it is much of the reason the sliding scale exists. Bring income documentation if you have it and ask what they accept if you do not.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Southern California Medical Center sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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
14550 Haynes St, Van Nuys, CA 91411
The published number is 818-650-6700. 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 Southern California Medical Center
Southern California Medical Center operates 4 other clinics in 3 other communities in California. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Clinica Romero - San Fernando Valley — Van Nuys, less than a mile away
- Clinica Romero - Van Nuys — Van Nuys, about 1.1 miles away
- Complete Care Community Health Center - - Sherman Oaks — Sherman Oaks, about 2.1 miles away
- VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE — North Hollywood, about 2.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call SCMC Van Nuys
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Clinica Romero - Van Nuys
7400 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 120, Van Nuys, CA 91405-1972 1.1 miles away
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Complete Care Community Health Center - - Sherman Oaks
4910 Van Nuys Blvd, Suite 303, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403-1768 2.1 miles away
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VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE
6801 Coldwater Canyon Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605-5162 2.1 miles away
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