Community Health Center
GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic
1400 SW Huntoon St, Topeka, KS 66604-1296 50.8 miles away
Community Health Center
CareArc, Inc.
420 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801-5367
CareArc, Inc. is a community health center dental clinic in Emporia, KS, operated by Carearc.
The health center is open about 49 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 420 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 620-342-4864 |
| Operated by | Carearc |
| 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.
Costs and Coverage
What you pay here is worked out from your household income and family size, not read off a price list. Because Carearc sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. Ask for your band in writing before agreeing to a course of treatment. 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 coverage under Kansas Medicaid is decided at state level and has changed more than once in most states; children’s dental coverage is required everywhere. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Dental Providers at This Clinic
Alongside general dentistry, providers registered in dental public health 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Carearc provided 9,588 dental visits and 4,401 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 16.62 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole.
Planning Your Visit
420 W 15th Ave, Emporia, KS 66801
The published number is 620-342-4864. Where an organization runs several sites this often lands at a central desk, so name the clinic and say the appointment is dental.
The call is worth making for: 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.
Common Questions
Is this the only option in Emporia?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Emporia itself. Clinics of this kind cluster around larger towns, so the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page and are frequently worth the journey.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
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.
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 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. Carearc sets its own scale.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
Other Clinics Operated by Carearc
Carearc runs this clinic as its only site, so there is one scheduling line and one waiting list. If nothing is available, the nearby clinics below are the next call.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- GraceMed Capitol Family Clinic — Topeka, about 50.8 miles away
- ACHC in Topeka — Topeka, about 52.6 miles away
- Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Iola — Iola, about 53.5 miles away
- KONZA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Junction City, about 55.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call CareArc, Inc.
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
ACHC in Topeka
3164 SE 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66607-2204 52.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas/Iola
2051 N State St, Iola, KS 66749-1677 53.5 miles away
Community Health Center
KONZA PRAIRIE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
361 Grant Ave, Junction City, KS 66441-4201 55.2 miles away
Before you call
