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S. Mark Taper Center For a Healthy Community - WINNETKA Clinic
20800 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306-2707
S. Mark Taper Center For a Healthy Community - WINNETKA Clinic is a community health center dental clinic in Winnetka, CA, operated by El Proyecto del Barrio, which runs 2 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 | 20800 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 818-883-2273 |
| Operated by | El Proyecto del Barrio |
| 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. Because El Proyecto del Barrio sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. 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
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in pediatric dentistry, for children 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
20800 Sherman Way, Winnetka, CA 91306
The published number is 818-883-2273. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
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.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
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 this a federally funded clinic?
Yes, this site operates under the federal Health Center Program, which is what obliges it to discount by household income and to see patients regardless of ability to pay. It does not make the care free, and it does not decide which treatments are offered here.
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by El Proyecto del Barrio
El Proyecto del Barrio operates one other clinic elsewhere 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. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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.
- Tarzana Treatment Centers - Sherman Way — Reseda, about 3.4 miles away
- NORTH HILLS WELLNESS CENTER — North Hills, about 6.7 miles away
- Mission City Community Network - Sepulveda — North Hills, about 7 miles away
- MISSION CITY COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC. — North Hills, about 7.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call S. Mark Taper Center For a Healthy Community - WINNETKA Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
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9119 Haskell Ave, North Hills, CA 91343-3121 6.7 miles away
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MISSION CITY COMMUNITY NETWORK, INC.
15206 Parthenia St, North Hills, CA 91343-5391 7.3 miles away
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