Community Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center of Las Cruces
1998 N Motel Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88007-4100 3.2 miles away
Community Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center - East Las Cruces
3331 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012-7713
Ben Archer Health Center - East Las Cruces is a community health center dental clinic in Las Cruces, NM, operated by Ben Archer Health Center, which runs 6 clinics in New Mexico.
The health center is open about 49 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3331 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 575-267-3280 |
| Operated by | Ben Archer 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. Where the thresholds fall is decided by Ben Archer Health Center, 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. New Mexico 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.
Planning Your Visit
3331 Del Rey Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88012
The published number is 575-267-3280. 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
I have private dental insurance. Is it worth using here?
Often yes, and the two combine: the clinic bills your plan and the discount applies to what is left. Ask whether they are in network for your plan, because out-of-network billing can leave you paying more than the discounted cash price.
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.
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.
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.
How large is the dental program?
No dental activity figures have been published for this organization in a form we can tie to it, so the size of the program here is unknown. Asking how many days a week a dentist is in gets you further than asking how big the clinic is.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Ben Archer Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center operates 5 other clinics in 4 other communities in New Mexico. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. 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.
- Ben Archer Health Center of Las Cruces — Las Cruces, about 3.2 miles away
- Central Medical Complex — Las Cruces, about 3.4 miles away
- Ben Archer Health Center - Dona Ana — Las Cruces, about 3.4 miles away
- East Mesa Medical and Dental Clinic — Las Cruces, about 7.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Ben Archer Health Center - East Las Cruces
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Central Medical Complex
575 S Alameda Blvd, Las Cruces, NM 88005-2818 3.4 miles away
Community Health Center
Ben Archer Health Center - Dona Ana
1600 Thorpe Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88012-9776 3.4 miles away
Community Health Center
East Mesa Medical and Dental Clinic
8600 Bataan Memorial E, Las Cruces, NM 88011-6016 7.7 miles away
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