Clinic Brochure (PDF)

Hours

We are open Monday through Thursday from 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are closed most federal holidays. We offer walk-in hours for urgent care needs, Monday through Thursday from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM on a first come, first served basis as time permits. If you have a dental emergency, call our main number at 206-461-7801.

Directions

FROM 1-5 NORTHBOUND/SOUTHBOUND: Take the James Street exit off the freeway. Head east (away from downtown) up the hill to Broadway and take a right. Follow Broadway to Yesler. Turn left into Yesler and follow the road to 21st Avenue. The clinic will be on your right, in the Central Area Health Center, on the second floor (Suite 213). Parking is available in the lot and on the street.

Bus Access: #27 Call Metro at 206-553-3000 for bus schedule information.

Click here for a map of the clinic location.

Services

Central Area Dental Clinic provides ongoing care for children and adults who reside in King County. Children and some adult groups are the first priority for limited appointments. For emergency dental care we treat out-of-county residents on a first come, first served basis.
Some of the services we offer include:

• Dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, fillings and extractions
• Oral health education
• Limited oral surgery, as well as limited crown, denture and root canal services.
• Urgent care services for all patients on a first come, first served basis.

Appointments

We are open Monday through Thursday from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. We are closed most federal holidays.

To establish or continue ongoing care, call to make an appointment at 206-461-7801. If you are going to be late to your appointment, please call as soon as possible—we may have to reschedule you. If you are going to miss your appointment, please give us at least 3 hours notice. We will be happy to set up a new appointment.

We offer walk in hours for urgent care needs, Monday through Thursday from 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM on a first come, first served basis as time permits.

What to Bring

• Bring your insurance card or medical coupon.
• Children under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian present to register for care.
• If you have no insurance, you may be eligible for public insurance like Medicaid or for discounted services. Be sure to bring proof of income (pay stubs for most current month) and proof of residence.

Patients speaking over 24 different languages and dialects visit our clinics. Our staff speaks over 16 languages. In addition, we employ Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Laotian, Mien, Hmong, Tigrigna and Amharic interpreters for multiple locations.
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Interpreter Services

Spanish interpretation is available Mondays and Wednesdays, all day. Other languages and days are available as needed. At Puget Sound Neighborhood Health Centers our staff speaks over 16 languages. In addition, we employ Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Cambodian, Laotian, Mien, Hmong, Tigrigna and Amharic interpreters for multiple locations.

Prescriptions

If you need more medication and you still have refills authorized, contact the pharmacy where you purchased the medication for a refill. If you have no more authorized refills, contact our medication refill line at 206-461-6922.

Fees and Insurance

The minimum fee for a medical appointment is $20. The minimum fee for a dental appointment is $35. We offer a $5 discount if the fee is paid at the time of your appointment. Payment for services or proof of insurance is expected at time of service. This includes co-pays and deductibles. We accept cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.

We believe that quality health care should be available to everyone, regardless of ability to pay. We accept medical coupons and most types of insurance. For patients who are not eligible for coupons or insurance, we also offer a sliding fee discount. We have eligibility specialists available at most of our clinics who can help eligible patients sign up for insurance.

Neighborcare Health patients are billed directly for any lab tests or services and are responsible for paying LabCorp directly. Neighborcare Health informs LabCorp directly if a patient is eligible for the sliding fee discount.

Patients with questions or concerns about a current bill are welcome to contact our patient accounts department.
Medical billing questions:  206-548-3100
Dental billing questions: 206-548-3090

Patient Rights & Responsibilities

As a patient of Neighborcare Health, you have a right to:
Care and service

• With privacy and confidentiality
• That respects your beliefs and values
• In a safe, secure, comfortable and clean environment.

Information About:

• Our services and providers,
• Your health and proposed treatments,
• How to provide positive and negative comments about your care.

Participate in decisions about your health care treatments and procedures.
Language assistance services.

As a patient of Neighborcare Health, you have a responsibility to:
Provide complete information about your health history and current health.
Participate in decisions about your health care treatments and procedures.
Follow the treatment plan developed with your provider or inform your provider if you cannot follow through.
Treat Neighborcare Health staff, patients and property respectfully.
Make and keep appointments and notify the clinic if you are going to be late or need to cancel an appointment.
Pay the bills and fees for the health care services provided to you.