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CFHC Lake Wales Primary Care
305 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853-4015
CFHC Lake Wales Primary Care is a community health center dental clinic in Lake Wales, FL, operated by Central Florida Health Care, which runs 11 clinics in Florida.
The health center is open about 49.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 305 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 863-855-9718 |
| Operated by | Central Florida Health Care |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Is treatment free?
Usually not, though it can come close. Clinics like this one discount by household income and are required to see patients regardless of ability to pay, but a charge normally applies and the lowest band is a nominal fee rather than nothing. Central Florida Health Care sets its own scale.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Central Florida Health Care sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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 Florida 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
305 W Central Ave, Lake Wales, FL 33853
The published number is 863-855-9718. 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 Central Florida Health Care
Central Florida Health Care operates 10 other clinics in 8 other communities in Florida. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- CFHC Frostproof Primary Care — Frostproof, about 11.4 miles away
- CFHC Winter Haven Women / Children and Dental — Winter Haven, about 11.6 miles away
- CFHC Winter Haven Primary Care — Winter Haven, about 12.4 miles away
- CFHC Haines City Primary Care — Haines City, about 14.5 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CFHC Lake Wales Primary Care
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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CFHC Winter Haven Women / Children and Dental
201 Magnolia Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880-2943 11.6 miles away
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CFHC Winter Haven Primary Care
1514 1st St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881-2476 12.4 miles away
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CFHC Haines City Primary Care
705 Ingraham Ave, Haines City, FL 33844-4327 14.5 miles away
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