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CENTROMED NOEMI GALVAN ELING CLINIC
5542 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, TX 78218-2103
CENTROMED NOEMI GALVAN ELING CLINIC is a community health center dental clinic in Windcrest, TX, operated by El Centro del Barrio, which runs 7 clinics in Texas.
The health center is open about 51 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 5542 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, TX 78218 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 210-922-7000 |
| Operated by | El Centro del Barrio |
| 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.
Common Questions
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.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Is anything done for anxiety?
Ask, because the answer changes what the visit costs. Talking it through, longer appointments and numbing gel before the injection are usually free; sedation is a billed extra and does not always fall inside the discount. Our guide to dental anxiety and what it costs covers what to ask for.
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.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. El Centro del Barrio sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Texas has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
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
5542 Walzem Rd, Windcrest, TX 78218
The published number is 210-922-7000. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
El Centro del Barrio provided 46,826 dental visits and 14,921 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 39.52 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Other Clinics Operated by El Centro del Barrio
El Centro del Barrio operates 6 other clinics elsewhere in Texas. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- CommuniCare at The MAC — San Antonio, about 2.2 miles away
- CentroMed Thousand Oaks Clinic — San Antonio, about 3.5 miles away
- CommuniCare Health Centers - East — San Antonio, about 7.3 miles away
- CENTROMED SARAH E DAVIDSON CLINIC — San Antonio, about 9.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CENTROMED NOEMI GALVAN ELING CLINIC
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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CentroMed Thousand Oaks Clinic
4300 Thousand Oaks Dr, San Antonio, TX 78217-2152 3.5 miles away
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CommuniCare Health Centers - East
3066 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78220-1013 7.3 miles away
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CENTROMED SARAH E DAVIDSON CLINIC
1 Haven For Hope Way, Suite 300, San Antonio, TX 78207-1268 9.3 miles away
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