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The Wellness Plan - East Area Medical Center

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4909 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48234
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At-a-Glance Facts

CostNot confirmed - call to ask
Provider typeCommunity Health Center
HoursMedical: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm, Thurs: 8:00am-7...
Phone(313) 366-2000
PaymentSliding Fee Scale; Medical Insurances: Molina, Total Healthc...
ContactBarbara Harris-Lynch
Last updatedMay 21, 2024

Cost and Eligibility

Cost Model: Not confirmed

Payment method: Sliding Fee Scale; Medical Insurances: Molina, Total Healthcare, Michigan, Medicaid, Meridian, United Healthcare/PPO, Midwest, Aetna Better Health of MI, Harbor Health, Medicare, AETNA, Blue Cross Complete, Blue Cross Blue Shield. Blue Care Network. Cigna, DMC Care, Health Alliance Plan, Humana, Mclaren Health Plan, Amerihealth, Fidelis, Multiplan, Priority Health; Dental Insurances: AETNA Dental, CIGNA Dental, Delta Dental, Dentemax, Metlife Dental, Michigan Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Guardian, Healthy Michigan Dental Plan, Dentaquest, Liberty Dental, Avesis, United Healthcare/PPO, Scion, Molina Dental, Connection Dental, AETNA DMO, Connection Dental, Multiplan

Contact the clinic directly to confirm current pricing, accepted insurance, eligibility rules, and any documents needed for your visit — payment policies can change and vary by service.

Services

Medical Dental Pediatrics

Services described in the directory record: Internal Medicine; Family Medicine; Pediatrics; OB/GYN; Dental; Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse; Pharmacy; Laboratory Services; Woman, Infant and Children

Dental services: Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment, and Disorders of the Oral Cavity, or Mouth and Teeth

Hours and Appointments

Medical: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm, Thurs: 8:00am-7:00pm; Dental: Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm; Urgent Care: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 10:00am-6:00pm, Sun: 10:00am-4:00pm

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Languages and Accessibility

Language access, transportation, and accessibility details are not confirmed in structured fields. Contact the clinic directly before visiting.

About this clinic

The Wellness Plan Medical Centers (TWP) is comprised of six medical centers located in metro Detroit. We are committed to delivering quality primary care and health services to uninsured and underinsured residents, regardless of ability to pay. We are recognized by The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a PCMH. The NCQA seal is a widely recognized symbol of quality. A PCMH is a model of health care that makes patients the number one priority. PCMHs strive to build stronger relationships between medical professionals and their patients. With this idea in mind, it will result in overall better patient experience and staff satisfaction. With these factors in mind, PCMHs also work to reduce health care costs.

Directory remarks: Urban Area, Permanent Clinic, Year-Round, Full-Time (open 74 hours per week)

Verification and Listing History

Verification status: Verification needed
Last verified: Not recently verified
Listing last updated: May 21, 2024
Clinic management status: Managed or updated through an account

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Is dental care included?
Usually not, and this is the single most common disappointment. Dental is frequently a separate program with its own eligibility, its own waiting list, and a narrower service list — extractions and urgent pain may be covered while fillings, crowns, root canals, and dentures are not. Confirm that dental is offered at this specific location before travelling.
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