In-Network With MetLife at All 5 Offices
Coastal Kids is an in-network MetLife PDP PPO provider at all five of our San Diego locations: Carmel Valley, Eastlake (Chula Vista), Santee, San Diego (Kearny Mesa), and South Bay, at in-network rates.
Your child sees board-certified pediatric dentists and orthodontists. Dental and orthodontic care are coordinated under one roof, so the whole plan for your child's smile stays in one place.
Call any of our offices before the first visit. Our front desk checks your child's MetLife benefits and files the claims for you.
What MetLife Usually Covers for Kids
Every MetLife plan is set up by the employer, so the details vary. Most MetLife PPO plans sort care into three groups:
- Preventive care: checkups, cleanings and X-rays. Usually the best-covered group. Many plans also include fluoride and sealants for children.
- Basic care: fillings and similar treatment. Usually covered at a lower percentage.
- Orthodontics: included in some plans, not others. When it is, there's usually a lifetime maximum.
We look up your child's exact benefits before treatment. If something isn't covered, we tell you before any work is done.
How to Use Your Child's MetLife Benefits, in 3 Steps
- Book a visit and mention MetLife. Call the office nearest you or book online.
- Share the member details. The subscriber's name, date of birth and MetLife member ID. That's all we need to check benefits.
- Come in. We confirm coverage before the visit and file the claim afterward.
If Your Company Just Switched to MetLife
New plan, same dentist. If your employer moved your family to a MetLife PDP PPO plan, your child can keep seeing us, or start with us, at in-network rates. Send us the new member ID before the next visit and we'll update your file.
If your card says Dental HMO or SafeGuard, that's a different plan, and we don't accept it. Your child is still welcome as a self-pay patient, and many of our families choose that. Call us and we'll explain the costs before the visit. For every other plan we accept, see our insurance & financing page.
Book Your Child's Visit
Board-certified pediatric specialists at 5 San Diego locations. In-network with MetLife PDP PPO, with benefits checked for you before the first visit.
Book a Visit →MetLife PDP PPO at All 5 San Diego Locations
Pick the office that's easiest for your family. Every one is in-network with MetLife PDP PPO:
- Carmel Valley / Del Mar: North County coastal families
- San Diego (Kearny Mesa): central San Diego, Clairemont, Tierrasanta
- Santee: East County, including El Cajon and Lakeside
- Eastlake (Chula Vista): Eastlake, Otay Ranch, eastern Chula Vista
- South Bay: Otay Mesa, Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Imperial Beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coastal Kids in-network with MetLife?
Yes. Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics is an in-network MetLife PDP PPO provider at all five of our San Diego locations: Carmel Valley, Eastlake (Chula Vista), Santee, San Diego (Kearny Mesa), and South Bay. Your child sees board-certified pediatric dentists and orthodontists with in-network benefits.
What does MetLife dental cover for kids?
It depends on the plan your employer chose. Most MetLife PPO plans put checkups, cleanings and X-rays in the preventive category, and many also cover fluoride and sealants for children. Fillings and other treatment are usually covered at a lower percentage. Our team checks your child's exact benefits before the visit and tells you what to expect.
Does MetLife cover braces for kids?
Some MetLife plans include orthodontic coverage for children and some don't. If yours does, there is usually a lifetime maximum for orthodontics. We look up your plan's orthodontic benefit before your child's consultation so you know where you stand.
Do you accept MetLife Dental HMO (SafeGuard)?
We are in-network with MetLife PDP PPO plans, but we don't accept MetLife Dental HMO (SafeGuard) plans. Your child is still welcome here as a self-pay patient, and many of our families choose that. Call any office and we'll explain the costs before the visit.
How do I use my child's MetLife benefits at Coastal Kids?
Book a visit at any of our five offices and tell us your child has MetLife. Have the subscriber's name, date of birth and member ID handy. We verify the benefits and submit the claim for you.
My company just switched to MetLife. Do we need to change dentists?
Not if you choose Coastal Kids. If your employer moved your family to a MetLife PDP PPO plan, your child can keep seeing us, or start with us, at in-network rates. Just send us the new member ID before the next visit.