Community Health Center
DELTA HEALTH CENTER, INC., Building A
702 Martin Luther King Dr, Mound Bayou, MS 38762-9314 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Delta Health Center Mobile Health Unit #1 (DHC MHU1)
702 Martin Luther King St, Mound Bayou, MS 38762
Delta Health Center Mobile Health Unit #1 (DHC MHU1) is a community health center dental clinic in Mound Bayou, MS, operated by Delta Health Center, which runs 3 clinics in Mississippi.
The health center is open about 35 hours a week, so dental capacity is limited and the wait can be long.
Clinic Details
| Address | 702 Martin Luther King St, Mound Bayou, MS 38762 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 662-741-8800 |
| Operated by | Delta Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Delta Health Center 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.
This clinic has a Medicaid billing registration on file, which is a good sign but not a guarantee for your particular plan. Mississippi 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.
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.
Planning Your Visit
702 Martin Luther King St, Mound Bayou, MS 38762
The published number is 662-741-8800. 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.
Common Questions
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
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.
Is the discount worked out on gross income or take-home pay?
Normally gross, before tax and deductions, which surprises people who budget by what lands in the account. Ask which figure this clinic uses and over what period, because a year that included a few months of higher earnings can put you in a band that does not reflect what you have now.
What if I need more work than I can afford?
Say that plainly at the start. A dentist who does not know the budget will quote the ideal plan. Told the constraint, they can usually say which item is urgent, which can wait a year, and where a cheaper option is clinically reasonable. Ask for the plan in writing so you can stage it.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
Other Clinics Operated by Delta Health Center
Delta Health Center operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Mississippi. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- DELTA HEALTH CENTER, INC., Building A — Mound Bayou, less than a mile away
- AARON E. HENRY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CENTER, INC. — Clarksdale, about 22.7 miles away
- AARON E. HENRY - CLARKSDALE CLINIC — Clarksdale, about 24 miles away
- Leland Medical Clinic — Leland, about 34.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Delta Health Center Mobile Health Unit #1 (DHC MHU1)
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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AARON E. HENRY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES CENTER, INC.
510 Highway 322, Clarksdale, MS 38614-4717 22.7 miles away
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AARON E. HENRY - CLARKSDALE CLINIC
800 Ohio Ave, Clarksdale, MS 38614-7200 24 miles away
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Leland Medical Clinic
201 Baker Blvd, Leland, MS 38756-3401 34.7 miles away
Before you call
