Community Health Center
Wilmington Community Clinic
1009 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington, CA 90744-4505 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Wilmington Family Health Center
200 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744-4516
Wilmington Family Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Wilmington, CA, operated by Northeast Community Clinic, which runs 3 clinics in California.
The health center is open about 42 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 200 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 310-522-8700 |
| Operated by | Northeast Community Clinic |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Northeast Community Clinic, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. 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. California decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care and dental public health practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
200 E Anaheim St, Wilmington, CA 90744
The published number is 310-522-8700. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: 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
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 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.
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.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Other Clinics Operated by Northeast Community Clinic
Northeast Community Clinic operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in California. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Wilmington Community Clinic — Wilmington, less than a mile away
- Tzu Chi Health Center, Wilmington — Wilmington, less than a mile away
- Pacific Avenue Health Center — San Pedro, about 3.2 miles away
- Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. dba Priority Care Medical Group Long Beach 2 — Long Beach, about 4.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Wilmington Family Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Tzu Chi Health Center, Wilmington
1355 Broad Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744-2648 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Pacific Avenue Health Center
425 S Pacific Ave, San Pedro, CA 90731-2625 3.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Center for Family Health & Education, Inc. dba Priority Care Medical Group Long Beach 2
306 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90806-6259 4.2 miles away
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