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Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma 1215 S. 11th St.
1215 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405-4020
Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma 1215 S. 11th St. is a community health center dental clinic in Tacoma, WA, operated by Sea Mar Community Health Centers, which runs 33 clinics in Washington.
The health center is open about 48 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1215 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 253-280-9840 |
| Operated by | Sea Mar Community Health Centers |
| 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. Because Sea Mar Community Health Centers sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. 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
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.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care and oral and maxillofacial surgery, for surgical extractions and jaw procedures 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
1215 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
The published number is 253-280-9840. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
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 if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
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 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.
Other Clinics Operated by Sea Mar Community Health Centers
Sea Mar Community Health Centers operates 32 other clinics in 23 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Hilltop Regional Health Center — 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 3.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Sea Mar CHC - Tacoma 1215 S. 11th St.
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 0.2 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 3.3 miles away
Before you call
