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Mary's Center - Adams Morgan DC
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Community Health Center
Community of Hope Marie Reed Center
2155 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009-2795
Community of Hope Marie Reed Center is a community health center dental clinic in Washington, DC, operated by Community of Hope, which runs 2 clinics in District of Columbia.
The health center is open about 51.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 2155 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 202-232-9022 |
| Operated by | Community of Hope |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Dental Services
Service and coverage information recorded for this clinic includes:
- Medicaid
Treatments offered and insurance accepted change over time, and services not listed here may still be available. Contact the clinic to confirm what is currently offered.
Common Questions
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Community of Hope, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. Have them assess you before treatment is agreed, not after the first appointment. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Adult dental benefits vary by state and District of Columbia has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Planning Your Visit
2155 Champlain St NW, Washington, DC 20009
The published number is 202-232-9022. This can be a general line rather than the dental desk. Naming both the clinic and the department saves being transferred twice.
Worth confirming before you travel: the dental hours, and which days appointments run, whether new dental patients are being taken, and the current wait, what a first visit costs, before and after any discount, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by Community of Hope
Community of Hope operates one other clinic elsewhere in District of Columbia. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. What is treated at one site is no guide to another, so confirm with the clinic you actually intend to visit.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Mary's Center - Adams Morgan DC — Washington, less than a mile away
- Cardozo Student Health Center — Washington, less than a mile away
- Upper Cardozo Health Center — Washington, less than a mile away
- Whitman - Walker Health — Washington, less than a mile away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Community of Hope Marie Reed Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Cardozo Student Health Center
1200 Clifton St NW, Washington, DC 20009-7099 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Upper Cardozo Health Center
3020 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009-6837 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Whitman - Walker Health
1525 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005-3943 0.8 miles away
Before you call
