Community Health Center
La Famila Medical Center Dental Clinic
6401 S Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508-4887 1.5 miles away
Community Health Center
PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center
4730 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-3691
PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Santa Fe, NM, operated by Presbyterian Medical Services, which runs 8 clinics in New Mexico.
The health center is open about 55 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 4730 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 505-982-5565 |
| Operated by | Presbyterian Medical Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The bands are set by Presbyterian Medical Services rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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. New Mexico 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 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
4730 Beckner Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507
The published number is 505-982-5565. 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
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.
How large is the dental program?
No dental activity figures have been published for this organization in a form we can tie to it, so the size of the program here is unknown. Asking how many days a week a dentist is in gets you further than asking how big the clinic is.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
Can I book online?
No website is recorded for this clinic, so the phone is the route. If you reach a central number for the organization, say the clinic name and say the appointment is dental, or you may be booked into the medical schedule.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Other Clinics Operated by Presbyterian Medical Services
Presbyterian Medical Services operates 7 other clinics in 7 other communities in New Mexico. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- La Famila Medical Center Dental Clinic — Santa Fe, about 1.5 miles away
- LA FAMILIA - SOUTHSIDE CLINIC — Santa Fe, about 2.9 miles away
- LA FAMILIA MEDICAL CENTER — Santa Fe, about 5.9 miles away
- PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES — Santa Fe, about 6.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call PMS - Santa Fe Family Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
LA FAMILIA - SOUTHSIDE CLINIC
2145 Caja del Oro Grant Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507-3279 2.9 miles away
Community Health Center
LA FAMILIA MEDICAL CENTER
1035 Alto St, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2406 5.9 miles away
Community Health Center
PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL SERVICES
1422 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501-4391 6.2 miles away
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