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Gvhc - Los Banos Dental

FQHC

Operated by Golden Valley Health Centers

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Dental

Cleanings, exams, restorations, extractions, and urgent dental care on a sliding scale.

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Hours

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

About Gvhc - Los Banos Dental

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Los Banos, CA. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Gvhc - Los Banos Dental play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Gvhc - Los Banos Dental or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Gvhc - Los Banos Dental doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across California.

Coverage + benefits in California

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental accepts California Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Gvhc - Los Banos Dental offer?

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental in Los Banos, California offers Dental, Enabling services.

Does Gvhc - Los Banos Dental accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Gvhc - Los Banos Dental?

40.00 hrs/wk · Full-Time

Is Gvhc - Los Banos Dental a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Gvhc - Los Banos Dental is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Gvhc - Los Banos Dental located?

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental is at 725 W I St, Los Banos, CA 93635-3478. Phone: 209-826-1094.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.

Gvhc - Los Banos Dental and the sliding-scale alternatives listed below are the right first stop. A same-day telehealth visit is self-pay and is not billed to Medicaid. If nothing nearby can see you soon:

A same-day online urgent care visit with a licensed clinician for common infections and illnesses. Prices are shown before you book; visits start at $34 and vary by clinician and location (checked August 2026).

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