Effective Date: January 1, 2026
This notice describes how health information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Please review this Notice of Privacy Practices carefully. It describes how we handle your protected health information and the rights you hold as our patient.
As a specialty endodontic practice, we are required by law to maintain the privacy of your protected health information, to inform you of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to notify you promptly following any breach of unsecured protected health information. We follow the privacy practices described in this Notice for as long as it remains in effect.
This Notice is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect until we issue a revised version. We reserve the right to update our privacy practices and the terms of this Notice at any time, as permitted by applicable law. When significant changes are made, we will post the updated Notice at our office and on our website so you always have access to current information.
Call (619) 426-2250 with QuestionsAt San Diego Center for Endodontics, we may use and disclose your health information for purposes including treatment, payment, and health care operations. For each category below, we have provided a description and an example. Certain information, such as HIV-related information, genetic information, alcohol and substance use disorder treatment records, and mental health records, may be entitled to special confidentiality protections under applicable state or federal law.
We may use and disclose your health information to provide, coordinate, or manage your endodontic care. For example, we may share relevant records with your referring general dentist, a specialist involved in your treatment, or a laboratory performing diagnostic tests related to your case.
We may use and disclose your health information to bill for the treatment and services you receive and to collect payment from you, your insurance company, or a third-party payer. For example, we may provide information to your insurer to obtain pre-authorization for a planned procedure or to verify your coverage and benefits.
We may use and disclose your health information to support the ongoing operations of our practice. These activities include quality assessment, staff training, licensing, and other business functions. For example, we may review treatment records to evaluate clinical outcomes and uphold our standards of endodontic care.
We may use or disclose your health information when required to do so by federal, state, or local law. For example, we may disclose information pursuant to a court order in a legal proceeding, or to report certain conditions as required by California public health authorities.
We may disclose your health information for public health activities, including reporting disease, injury, or vital events, and conducting public health surveillance and investigations. We may also disclose information to a person who may have been exposed to a communicable disease or who may otherwise be at risk, when authorized by law.
As a patient of San Diego Center for Endodontics, you have certain rights under federal privacy law regarding your protected health information. Below is a summary of those rights and how you may exercise them. To make a request or learn more, please contact our office at (619) 426-2250 or visit us at 273 Church Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
You have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of the protected health information we maintain about you, including medical and billing records. A reasonable fee may apply for copies. You may also request records in electronic format when the information is maintained electronically.
You have the right to request that we amend your protected health information if you believe it is incorrect or incomplete. We may deny the request in certain circumstances, but we will provide a written explanation if we do so.
You have the right to request a list of disclosures we have made of your protected health information. This accounting does not include disclosures made for treatment, payment, or health care operations, or disclosures you authorized in writing.
You have the right to request that we restrict how we use or disclose your health information for treatment, payment, or health care operations. We are not required to agree to your request, but if we do, we will honor the agreed-upon restrictions except in emergency situations.
You have the right to request that we communicate with you about your health information in a specific way or at a specific location. For example, you may ask that we send correspondence to a particular address or contact you only by phone. We will accommodate all reasonable requests.
You have the right to obtain a paper copy of this Notice upon request, even if you have previously agreed to receive it electronically. You may request a copy at any time by contacting our office at (619) 426-2250 or stopping by 273 Church Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910.
If you have questions about this Notice or our privacy practices, or if you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with our practice or with the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
(619) 426-2250
info@sdcendo.com
273 Church Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights:
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints
(800) 368-1019
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Our specialty-trained endodontists are ready to help you find relief, preserve your natural tooth, and get back to feeling your best. Contact us to book an appointment or ask any questions about your care.
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