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Greater Baden Medical Service at Capitol Heights I
1458 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights, MD 20743-4413
Greater Baden Medical Service at Capitol Heights I is a community health center dental clinic in Capitol Heights, MD, operated by Greater Baden Medical Services, which runs 4 clinics in Maryland.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1458 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights, MD 20743 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 301-324-1500 |
| Operated by | Greater Baden Medical Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Greater Baden Medical Services sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Maryland 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
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.
Planning Your Visit
1458 Addison Rd S, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
The published number is 301-324-1500. 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, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Size of the Dental Service
Greater Baden Medical Services provided 5,822 dental visits and 2,468 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 7.48 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, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
What if I need a specialist they do not have?
You would normally be referred out, and a referral from a health center does not carry the discount with it — the outside specialist charges their own fee. Ask what the referral would cost before starting anything that depends on it, because that is the point where an affordable plan often stops being affordable.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
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.
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.
Does my partner’s income count?
If you share a household, generally yes, and household size counts in your favor at the same time — the scale reads income against the number of people it supports. Say who lives with you and who depends on that income, rather than giving a single figure and letting them assume.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Greater Baden Medical Services
Greater Baden Medical Services operates 3 other clinics in 3 other communities in Maryland. 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
Distances are straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- H.D. Woodson Student Health Center — Washington, about 2.5 miles away
- Minnesota Ave Health Center — Washington, about 3.6 miles away
- Parkside Health Center — Washington, about 3.7 miles away
- Kenilworth — Washington, about 3.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Greater Baden Medical Service at Capitol Heights I
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Minnesota Ave Health Center
3946 Minnesota Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019-2661 3.6 miles away
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Parkside Health Center
765 Kenilworth Ter NE, Washington, DC 20019-1898 3.7 miles away
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Kenilworth
1627 Kenilworth Ave NE, Washington, DC 20019-2010 3.7 miles away
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