Community Health Center
Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma 1215 S. 11th St.
1215 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4020 0.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Hilltop Regional Health Center
1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405-3926
Hilltop Regional Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Tacoma, WA, operated by Community Health Care, which runs 6 clinics in Washington.
The health center is open about 70 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 253-597-3813 |
| Operated by | Community Health Care |
| 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. The bands are set by Community Health Care 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. Washington 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
1202 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
The published number is 253-597-3813. 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
Does my partner’s income count?
If you share a household, generally yes, and household size counts in your favor at the same time — the scale reads income against the number of people it supports. Say who lives with you and who depends on that income, rather than giving a single figure and letting them assume.
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.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Other Clinics Operated by Community Health Care
Community Health Care operates 5 other clinics in 5 other communities in Washington. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma 1215 S. 11th St. — Tacoma, less than a mile away
- Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma S. Cushman Ave. — Tacoma, less than a mile away
- Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma S. Cedar St. — Tacoma, about 2.2 miles away
- Kimi & George Tanbara, MD Health Center — Tacoma, about 3.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Hilltop Regional 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 - Tacoma S. Cushman Ave.
1112 S Cushman Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-3631 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma S. Cedar St.
3712 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98409-5715 2.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Kimi & George Tanbara, MD Health Center
1708 E 44th St, Tacoma, WA 98404-4611 3.2 miles away
Before you call
