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Community Health Center
University of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center at South Shore
7037 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649-1905
University of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center at South Shore is a community health center dental clinic in Chicago, IL, operated by University of Illinois, which runs 3 clinics in Illinois.
The health center is open about 60 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 7037 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 312-996-2000 |
| Operated by | University of Illinois |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. University of Illinois sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Get the assessment done first; it changes what the whole plan costs, not just the first visit. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to bring.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Illinois decides its own adult dental benefit, which ranges from comprehensive to emergency extractions only depending on the state and the year. Children are covered everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Services
The treatments available at this clinic are not listed publicly. Health center dental programs usually cover examinations, cleanings, X-rays, fillings and extractions; root canals, dentures and oral surgery are the ones that vary, and are often referred out.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in pediatric dentistry, for children practice at this address. That is not the same as the clinic taking new patients for those treatments, or the discount covering them, so name the treatment when you call.
Planning Your Visit
7037 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
The published number is 312-996-2000. At larger organizations it may reach central scheduling rather than the dental department, so say which clinic you are calling about and that it is for dental care.
Before making the trip, check: 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Common Questions
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
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.
Can I get an itemized receipt?
Yes, and ask for one. You need it to claim from an HSA or FSA, to apply to a charitable program, and to get a second opinion on the same plan of work. A receipt that says only a total is not much use for any of those.
Is this a federally funded clinic?
Yes, this site operates under the federal Health Center Program, which is what obliges it to discount by household income and to see patients regardless of ability to pay. It does not make the care free, and it does not decide which treatments are offered here.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
Other Clinics Operated by University of Illinois
University of Illinois operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Illinois. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- Howard Brown Health 63rd Street, Oral Health Services — Chicago, about 3 miles away
- CHICAGO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Chicago, about 3.1 miles away
- ACCESS Booker Family Health Center — Chicago, about 3.2 miles away
- Komed Holman Health Center — Chicago, about 3.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call University of Illinois Medical Center - Mile Square Health Center at South Shore
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
CHICAGO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.
9119 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60617-4225 3.1 miles away
Community Health Center
ACCESS Booker Family Health Center
654 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60653-4224 3.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Komed Holman Health Center
4259 S Berkeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60653-3030 3.6 miles away
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