Clinic Brochure (PDF)

Hours

We are open Monday-Friday. Please call 206-548-2964 for exact hours. We are closed most federal holidays. If you have a dental emergency, call our main number 206-548-2964.

Directions

FROM I-5 NORTHBOUND: Take the 45th Street exit off the freeway and head west (you will turn left after exiting the freeway). Drive down 45th until the light at Densmore (one block past the QFC on the right side). Turn left at this light. The clinic is located on the southeast corner (on your left), at the intersection of 45th and Densmore.

FROM I-5 SOUTHBOUND: Take the 45th Street exit off the freeway and head west (you will turn right after exiting the freeway). Drive down 45th until the light at Densmore (one block past the QFC on the right side). Turn left at this light. The clinic is located on the southeast corner (on your left), at the intersection of 45th and Densmore.

BY BUS: Metro buses 16, 30 and 44 stop within one block of the clinic. Call Metro at 206-553-3000 for bus schedules.

Click here for a map of the clinic location.

Services

45th Street Dental Clinic is a general dentistry practice with a focus on children under the age of 18. We also accept pregnant women enrolled in the prenatal programs of both 45th Street Medical Clinic and Greenwood Medical Clinic. Our clinic recognizes oral care for children is an important aspect of their overall health program. We strive to educate patients about the benefits of good family dental hygiene. Parents wishing to make an appointment for an infant should do so before the child's first birthday.

We provide:

• Dental exams, cleanings, x-rays, filings and extractions. Oral Health Education
• Limited oral surgery, as well as limited crown, denture and root canal services.
• Limited emergency services for adult patients over the age of 18. Please call 206-548-2964 for more information on obtaining an emergency appointment.

Appointments

Dental: 206-548-2964
Medical: 206-633-3350

We will schedule your appointment as quickly as possible. Sometimes you can get an appointment the same day, but we prefer you to call before you come to the clinic. 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 call. We will be happy to set up a new appointment.

What to Bring

• If you are a new patient, please bring any written records of your medical history you may have.
• Bring your child’s immunization records.
• Bring any medications you are currently using.
• Bring your insurance card of medical coupon.
• 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.
• For more information about Low-Cost Insurance Options, click HERE.

Interpreter Services

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.

Prescriptions

Most of our prescriptions can be filled here at our pharmacy. 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 pharmacy line at 206-633-3365.

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.