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Seattle Indian Health Board - Lake City
12736 33rd Ave NE, #200, Seattle, WA 98125-4504 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
NORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - LAKE CITY DENTAL
12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125-5401
NORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - LAKE CITY DENTAL is a community health center dental clinic in Seattle, WA, operated by King County, which runs 7 clinics in Washington.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 206-205-8580 |
| Operated by | King 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.
Common Questions
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 happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
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.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. King County 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 Washington has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
12359 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
The published number is 206-205-8580. 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
King County provided 8,245 dental visits and 2,928 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 9.71 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 King County
King County operates 6 other clinics in 3 other communities in Washington. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Seattle Indian Health Board - Lake City — Seattle, less than a mile away
- North Public Health Center at Meridian — Seattle, about 2 miles away
- ICHS Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic — Shoreline, about 3.2 miles away
- Neighborcare Health at 45th Street - Dental — Seattle, about 4.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call NORTH PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER - LAKE CITY DENTAL
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
North Public Health Center at Meridian
10521 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133-9509 2 miles away
Community Health Center
ICHS Shoreline Medical and Dental Clinic
16549 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133-5308 3.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Neighborcare Health at 45th Street - Dental
1629 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103-6701 4.5 miles away
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