NBHC NTC San Diego Services

Our Services

• Primary Care Clinic Appointment Line: (619) 532-8225
• Nurse Advice Line: 1-800-TRICARE (874-2273), Option 1
• Laboratory: (619) 524-6088
• Pharmacy: (619) 532-8400
• Radiology: (619) 524-4941
• Allergy Clinic: (619) 524-1519
• OB/GYN Clinic: (619) 524-6195
• Medical Records / IMR: (619) 524-4951
• Operational and Overseas Suitability Screenings: (619) 524-6053

No sick call offered at NBHC NTC Point Loma

Overseas and Operational Suitability Screening (OOSS)
Before you begin:

• To initiate the process, documentation must be provided that states an overseas or operational duty screening is required.  The following may be accepted: hard copy orders, letter of intent from the member’s chain of command, or email traffic from the detailer. The letter of intent must contain the Sailor’s name, ultimate duty station, UIC (if applicable), anticipated report date, and location.

• If you are applying  for a school or program that requires a screening for the application, you may use the CANTRAC, MILPERSMAN, or NAVADMIN showing the program screening requirements

• Please, as stated in your orders, read them in their entirety. By instruction BUMEDNOTE 1300 27AUG2025 governing BUMEDINST 1300.2b.
  • Within 3 days of receipt of orders the suitability screening process must be initiated for Navy Active Duty and dependents.
  • Marines and dependents must initiate within 10 days of receipt of orders.
  • Compliance with this instruction falls on the member and their chain of command.
  • Failure to comply with this instruction does not constitute a valid reason for

• Members Medical Readiness is the responsibility of the member and their chain of command. All Active duty and Dependents must be fully medically ready to complete a suitability screening. Failing to have your medical readiness current may result in a delay in reporting to occur and/ or loss of orders.

• If you are applying for a school or program that requires suitability screening for the application, you may use the CANTRAC, MILPERSMAN, or NAVADMIN showing the program screening requirements.

• We do not facilitate Reserve Component conversions to Active Duty Component suitability screenings, this is to be facilitated by members respective Navy Reserve Center or Navy Operational Support Center

• This suitability screening clinic is for Overseas and Operational Suitability screenings only.

• Please refer to the respective tabs below for the corresponding instructions for active duty. Appointments are scheduled once all documents have been submitted. The screening staff will verify that the documents have been correctly completed and required medical readiness items are met.

• For any questions, please message our Help Desk Email: dha.san-diego.San-Diego-NMC.mbx.oss-help-desk@health.mil

• Screenings are required to be completed within 30 days of receipt of orders for service members, and 60 days for family members. This requirement is listed in the official orders. Please reference MILPERSMAN 1300-302, and MILPERSMAN 1300-800. Failure to initiate the screening in a timely manner may result in loss of orders.

• You will be notified by the screening office via email if there are any pending medical readiness requirements or any further items needed. Once the requirements are completed, please notify the staff that the items are completed.
• Pending medical readiness items can be found on the Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) report. The IMR can be access via BOL for Navy personnel, and MOL for Marine Corps personnel.

• If you are a dental class 3 or 4, please schedule an appointment with your supporting dental clinic as soon as possible. Dental class can be checked on the IMR. There may be delays in the completion of the screening if you are dental class 3 or 4.

• If you have not heard back within 3 business days, please follow up to request an update.
• Appointments will not be scheduled if the documents are incomplete or if there are pending readiness items.

• To minimize any delays during the inquiry process, please ensure that all pending consultations, lab results, pending medical tests, or any follow-up appointments have been completed. The gaining command or supporting MTF will require the most up to date plan of care to make a suitability determination.

Please ensure your screening is initiated within 3 days of receipt of orders for Sailors and their Dependents and 10 days of receipt of orders for Marines and their Dependents. We may not be able to accommodate last-minute, short turnaround screenings.

• Ensure all family members are enrolled in DEERS and registered in MHS Genesis.
• To register in MHS Genesis, please contact admissions at (619) 532-8366.
• Please be advised that the screening department must follow strict screening guidelines. All items requested are mandated by BUMEDINST 1300.2B to ensure all personnel meet the medical criteria for overseas suitability. 

• The DD Form 2807-1 page 3 and NAVMED 1300/1 page 1 and 2 will be completed by NTC’s screening providers. Your PCM does not complete these forms. The NAVMED 1300/1 is a screening tool used when reviewing medical records and is not considered the physical exam.

• The NAVMED 1300/1 page 3 must be signed by their civilian dentist and then co-signed at the service member's assigned supporting dental clinic.

• Page 3 is not required for children under the age of 5 who are not enrolled in school or an education program, do not have educational needs identified, and do not utilize an Early Intervention Plan or an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP).
• If the child utilizes an IEP or IFSP, please provide a current, complete copy of the documents. The documents will be forwarded to DODEA to ensure educational services are available at the gaining location.

1. Email the help desk mailbox at dha.san-diego.San-Diego-NMC.mbx.oss-help-desk@health.mil to “Request a Drop-Off”. You will receive an automated email from DOD SAFE with a link that will allow you to send and encrypt the documents via DOD SAFE.
2. Refer to the DOD SAFE guide for instructions on navigating DOD SAFE. DOD SAFE GUIDE  
3. Once documents are received, a staff member will review them for completion. You will then be contacted via email within 2-3 business days.
4. If the documents are incomplete or further items are required, you will be informed of the items needed for resubmission. If the documents are complete, the screener will schedule a virtual phone call appointment with the screening provider.

1. In person pre-screening appointments are conducted by appointment. To schedule an appointment, scan the QR code below to book an appointment through the Digital Appointment Portal (DAP).

2. Installation: Naval Branch Health Clinic- San Diego
3. Select “NBHC NTC San Diego”
4. Select “Administrative Readiness”
5. Select an appointment date.
6. Select a time slot for your appointment. If the available time slots will be in a dark green color. If you cannot select a time slot, then there are no slots available for that day, and another day will need to be selected.
7. Fill out the requested information.
8. Select “Submit Appointment Request”. Once selected, you will see a confirmation page and receive a confirmation email.
9. During your appointment, a screener will review documents for completion. If documents are incomplete, you will be informed of discrepancies and will need to resubmit missing documents before proceeding.
10. If documents are complete, the screener will schedule a virtual phone call appointment with the screening provider.

• For requests via DOD SAFE, please ensure your email is written on screening forms, and the email on the DD form 2807-1 is the correct email.
• If you have any questions about your submission, please message our distro.

• To minimize any delays during the inquiry process, please ensure that all pending consultations, lab results, pending medical tests, or any follow-up appointments have been completed. The gaining command or supporting MTF will require the most up to date plan of care to make a suitability determination.
• Ensure documentation for all ongoing care received outside of the MTF is provided to the screening staff. The gaining MTF will require these documents to review the required plan of care, and any treatment needs.

• NMRTC San Diego’s EFMP office can be reached at (619) 532-8586. Please see below for the application process. For enrollment into EFMP please reach out to the EFMP office.  

Please ensure your screening is initiated within 3 days of receipt of orders for Sailors and their Dependents and 10 days of receipt of orders for Marines and their Dependents. We may not be able to accommodate last-minute, short turnaround screenings.

NTC Joint Replacement Clinic

• Joint Replacement Clinic Patient Intake Sheet

• dha.san-diego.San-Diego-NMC.list.ntc-ortho-joints-pt-screening@health.mil

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