Chickasaw Nation Tribal Health
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies • Chickasaw, AL • Multiple locations across 13 counties; CNMC in Ada, OK with outlying clinics in Ardmore, Purcell, Tishomingo locations
About
The Chickasaw Nation is a federally recognized Indigenous government based in Ada, Oklahoma, with a large presence in the state. Core facts: - Type and scope: Government agency/organization serving as the government for the Chickasaw Nation, providing tribal programs, services, events, and facilities. - Headquarters and presence: Ada, Oklahoma, United States; most Chickasaw citizens live in Oklahoma. - Size and economics: Approximately 1,640 employees (up about 7.7% year over year) and about $3.3 billion in annual revenue. - Population and heritage: An 80,000+ citizen nation descended from Indigenous peoples of the southeastern U.S.; part of the historic Five Civilized Tribes with a legacy of centralized government, written constitutions, and cultural traditions. - Language and culture: Chickasaw (Chikashsha I̠yaakni) language, traditionally oral; matrilineal clan structure with two moieties (Imosak Chá'a' and Inchokka' Lhipa') guiding societal roles. - Industries and services: Government administration as the primary industry; offers health, education, and community services through Chickasaw Nation programs and facilities, including the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center and related health initiatives. - Contact and access: Official homepage chickasaw.net; general inquiries via listed phone numbers; active presence on LinkedIn. If you’re specifically looking for health-related information, the Chickasaw Nation Department of Health and the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center are key resources, including current job postings and health programs. For governance, services, and events, the Chickasaw Nation’s official site provides program details, calendars, and community news.
Clinic Type
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
Address
Chickasaw Nation Department of Health facilities across 13 counties; main CNMC in Ada, Oklahoma; clinics in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo
Phone
(580) 272-2704
Tribal.Health@Chickasaw.net
Opening Hours
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Telehealth
Not specified
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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The information mentions assistance with medical expenses and denied care; no specific list of insurances accepted for a DME clinic is provided.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Chickasaw Nation Tribal Health?
A program to help navigate health care programs, determine eligibility, and assist in finding providers and services; includes assistance with medical expenses when resources are exhausted; supports unmet medical services, dental services, and DME.
What is the purpose of the Tribal Health resource?
To navigate programs, determine eligibility and help citizens access health care providers and services.
Who can use the Tribal Health program?
Chickasaw citizens.
What is required to apply for assistance?
Copy of insurance (if applicable), treatment plan with cost estimates, denial letters if referred by IHS, original invoice and explanation of benefits.
What can the program assist with financially?
Unmet medical services, dental services and durable medical equipment (DME) up to $5,000 annually.
Where is CNMC located?
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center (CNMC) is located in Ada, Oklahoma; additional clinics are in Ardmore, Purcell and Tishomingo.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google My Business aggregate via external sites: 3.8/5 (278 (Google My Business))
- CMS HCAHPS: 5/5 (Overall Star Rating) (270 (Patient Surveys))
Patients praise
- frequently praised for cleanliness, modern facilities, and compassionate, friendly staff members in general reviews
- high ratings in official patient satisfaction surveys, such as those reported by CMS (HCAHPS) regarding nurse and doctor communication
- convenience of having diverse medical services consolidated within the tribal health network
- regularly recognized in state and national rankings for quality care
Common complaints
- reports of poor communication and perceived lack of thoroughness by some clinical staff, particularly in specialized clinics like OB/GYN
- occasional complaints regarding long wait times at the pharmacy
- individual negative experiences with specific providers or departments, including allegations of incompetence or dismissive behavior
"The midwifes get you in and out as fast as they can, some don't even give you time for questions... I switched and here is why."
— Patient review of Women's Clinic"The hospital's top strength is nurse communication, with 88.0% of patients reporting that nurses always communicated well, surpassing the national average of 78.6%."
— CMS HCAHPS data analysisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Chickasaw Nation Health to establish five graduate medical education programs in rural Oklahoma through $6.7 million TSET Legacy Grant — May 27, 2026
- Chickasaw Nation Begins Construction on New Housing for Medical Students - Native News Online — Aug 13, 2025
- Updated Chickasaw Nation Caring Van unveiled | | normantranscript.com — May 6, 2026
- Investing in health, tribal nations reap more than economic benefits - Fed Communities — Nov 5, 2025
- Weekly Newsletter — Oct 8, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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