Notice of Privacy Practices
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed, and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
Our commitment to your privacy
At Wharton Dental, we are committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. We are required by federal law (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA) to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI), to provide you with this Notice of our legal duties and privacy practices, and to follow the terms of the notice currently in effect.
How we may use and disclose your information
- Treatment. To provide, coordinate, or manage your dental care.
- Payment. To bill and collect payment for the services we provide.
- Healthcare operations. For quality assessment, staff training, scheduling, and administration.
- Appointment reminders. We may contact you about upcoming appointments.
- As required by law. When required by federal, state, or local law.
Your rights
- The right to request a copy of your dental records
- The right to request a correction to your records
- The right to request restrictions on how we use or share your PHI
- The right to request confidential communications
- The right to a list of disclosures we have made
- The right to receive a paper copy of this Privacy Notice on request
- The right to file a complaint if you believe your privacy rights have been violated
Contact us
Wharton Dental
1802 N Richmond Rd
Wharton, TX 77488
(979) 559-3401
This summary is provided as general information. The complete Notice of Privacy Practices, with the full legal terms and disclosures required by federal law, is available at our office.