Community Health Center
Southeast Health Center
3653 SE 34th Ave, Portland, OR 97202-3034 4.8 miles away
Community Health Center
Northeast Health Center
5329 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR 97211-3237
Northeast Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Portland, OR, operated by Multnomah County, which runs 3 clinics in Oregon.
The health center is open about 55 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 5329 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR 97211 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 503-988-5183 |
| Operated by | Multnomah County |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. Because Multnomah County sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. 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. Adult dental coverage under Oregon Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
5329 NE M L King Blvd, Portland, OR 97211
The published number is 503-988-5183. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: 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
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
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.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
Other Clinics Operated by Multnomah County
Multnomah County operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Oregon. A central scheduling line can often say which of them has the shortest wait, and it is not always the nearest one. 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.
- Southeast Health Center — Portland, about 4.8 miles away
- Sea Mar CHC - Vancouver 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd — Vancouver, about 5.3 miles away
- Sea Mar CHC - 2502 E. Fourth Plain Blvd. — Vancouver, about 5.3 miles away
- Puentes — Portland, about 5.8 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Northeast Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Sea Mar CHC - Vancouver 1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd
1601 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Building 17, Vancouver, WA 98661-3717 5.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Sea Mar CHC - 2502 E. Fourth Plain Blvd.
2502 E Fourth Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98661-3965 5.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Puentes
215 SE 102nd Ave, Portland, OR 97216-2700 5.8 miles away
Before you call
