Community Health Center
CHICOPEE HEALTH CENTER
505 Front St, Chicopee, MA 01013-3140 4.9 miles away
Community Health Center
1235 Boston Road Facility
1235 Boston Rd, Springfield, MA 01119-1394
1235 Boston Road Facility is a community health center dental clinic in Springfield, MA, operated by Caring Health Center, which runs 2 clinics in Massachusetts.
The health center is open about 41.3 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1235 Boston Rd, Springfield, MA 01119 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 413-739-1100 |
| Operated by | Caring Health Center |
| 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
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.
Do they treat patients who are pregnant?
Yes, and dental care during pregnancy is not something to postpone: professional guidance is that examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions can be done, and untreated infection carries its own risk. Tell them when you book. Our pregnancy guide covers what changes and what does not.
Can I be seen without insurance?
Yes. Being uninsured is the ordinary case at a clinic like this, not an exception, and it is much of the reason the sliding scale exists. Bring income documentation if you have it and ask what they accept if you do not.
What if I cannot get there?
Ask whether the clinic has transport assistance or can tell you what local programs exist — many health centers help with this and it is rarely advertised. Your county health department is the other place that knows.
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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to Caring Health Center, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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 Massachusetts 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
1235 Boston Rd, Springfield, MA 01119
The published number is 413-739-1100. 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 Caring Health Center
Caring Health Center operates one other clinic elsewhere in Massachusetts. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. The income assessment usually transfers between sites in the same organization, which saves repeating the paperwork. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- CHICOPEE HEALTH CENTER — Chicopee, about 4.9 miles away
- Caring Health Center Main Street Clinic — Springfield, about 5 miles away
- HOLYOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC. — Holyoke, about 7.1 miles away
- Holyoke Soldier Home — Holyoke, about 8.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call 1235 Boston Road Facility
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Caring Health Center Main Street Clinic
1049 Main St, Springfield, MA 01103-2114 5 miles away
Community Health Center
HOLYOKE HEALTH CENTER, INC.
230 Maple St, Holyoke, MA 01040-5166 7.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Holyoke Soldier Home
110 Cherry St, Holyoke, MA 01040-7002 8.1 miles away
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