Community Health Center
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
504 W Broadway Ave, Ava, MO 65608 27.8 miles away
Community Health Center
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP
87 Elm St, Gainesville, MO 65655-7131
DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP is a community health center dental clinic in Gainesville, MO, operated by Douglas County Public Health Services Group, which runs 3 clinics in Missouri.
The health center is open about 47.5 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 87 Elm St, Gainesville, MO 65655 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 417-679-2775 |
| Operated by | Douglas County Public Health Services Group |
| 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. Where the thresholds fall is decided by Douglas County Public Health Services Group, so what a friend paid elsewhere is not a guide. 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. Missouri 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
87 Elm St, Gainesville, MO 65655
The published number is 417-679-2775. 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 this the only option in Gainesville?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Gainesville 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. Douglas County Public Health Services Group 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 Douglas County Public Health Services Group
Douglas County Public Health Services Group operates 2 other clinics in 2 other communities in Missouri. 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
Distances are as the crow flies. Wait times are set clinic by clinic, so ask each one rather than assuming.
- DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH — Ava, about 27.8 miles away
- Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc — Yellville, about 29.5 miles away
- Southern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic — West Plains, about 32.7 miles away
- MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY HEALTH — Mansfield, about 37 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call DOUGLAS COUNTY PUBLIC HLTH SRV. GROUP
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Boston Mountain Rural Health Center, Inc
319 Highway 14 S, Yellville, AR 72687-8597 29.5 miles away
Community Health Center
Southern Missouri Community Health Center West Plains Clinic
1137 Independence Dr, West Plains, MO 65775-4221 32.7 miles away
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MISSOURI OZARKS COMMUNITY HEALTH
804 Highway 5, Mansfield, MO 65704 37 miles away
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