HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices

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Notice

How Medical and Dental Information May Be Used and Disclosed

Effective date: March 27, 2026

This notice describes how medical and dental information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

North Pointe Dental Center may use and disclose protected health information for treatment, payment, and healthcare operations, including coordinating care, processing insurance claims, scheduling appointments, quality improvement, and required administrative functions.

Other Disclosures

Additional Disclosures Permitted or Required by Law

We may disclose information when required by law, for public health reporting, to comply with court orders, or for other uses permitted under HIPAA.

Any other use or disclosure that requires your authorization will only be made with your written permission.

Your Rights

Your Rights Regarding Protected Health Information

  • Request access to or copies of your records.
  • Request corrections to your records if you believe information is incomplete or inaccurate.
  • Request restrictions on certain uses or disclosures.
  • Request confidential communications by alternative means or locations.
  • Request an accounting of certain disclosures.
  • Receive a paper copy of this notice upon request.
Our Responsibilities

Our Legal Duties and How to Contact Us

We are required by law to maintain the privacy of protected health information, provide this notice, and follow the terms currently in effect. We will notify affected individuals as required if a reportable breach of unsecured protected health information occurs.

If you have questions about this notice or believe your privacy rights have been violated, contact North Pointe Dental Center at 16251 N Cleveland Ave #11, North Fort Myers, FL 33903, (239) 997-9949, or info@drdavidpfent.com.

You may also file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

Questions About Your Privacy Rights?

North Pointe Dental Center is committed to protecting patient information and explaining your rights clearly. Reach out if you need a paper copy of this notice or want help with a privacy request.