Community Health Center
CAB TRANSITIONS
365 East St, Tewksbury, MA 01876-1998 5.3 miles away
Community Health Center
LCHC Consolidated Site
161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA 01852-2103
LCHC Consolidated Site is a community health center dental clinic in Lowell, MA, operated by Lowell Community Health Center.
The health center is open about 66 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA 01852 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 978-937-9700 |
| Operated by | Lowell Community Health Center |
| 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. The bands are set by Lowell Community Health Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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. Massachusetts 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 dental hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care and 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.
Planning Your Visit
161 Jackson St, Lowell, MA 01852
The published number is 978-937-9700. 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 this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
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.
What if I have no income at all?
Health centers deal with this routinely and have a procedure for applicants who cannot document income — usually a signed declaration. Being unable to prove income is not a reason to stay away; say so when you call so they can tell you what to bring instead.
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.
Can I get dentures here?
Many health centers do dentures, and the discount can make them dramatically cheaper than private practice. The catch is laboratory costs, which are often billed on top of the discounted fee and are the bulk of the price. Ask for the total including laboratory work.
Other Clinics Operated by Lowell Community Health Center
This is the only site Lowell Community Health Center operates, which means a single waiting list with no sister clinic to try instead. The nearby clinics listed below are the alternative.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- CAB TRANSITIONS — Tewksbury, about 5.3 miles away
- GLFHC - WEST — Lawrence, about 8.1 miles away
- Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center — Nashua, about 11.4 miles away
- Charles River Community Health at 43 Foundry Ave — Waltham, about 19.3 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call LCHC Consolidated Site
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
GLFHC - WEST
700 Essex St, Lawrence, MA 01841-4396 8.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Harbor Care Health and Wellness Center
45 High St, Nashua, NH 03060-3312 11.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Charles River Community Health at 43 Foundry Ave
43 Foundry Ave, Waltham, MA 02453-8313 19.3 miles away
Before you call
