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NORWOOD HEALTH CENTER
1468 E 55th St, Cleveland, OH 44103-1307
NORWOOD HEALTH CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Cleveland, OH, operated by Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, which runs 5 clinics in Ohio.
The health center is open about 45 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1468 E 55th St, Cleveland, OH 44103 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 216-881-2000 |
| Operated by | Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
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
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.
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.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Do I need to be a US citizen?
No. The Health Center Program does not set citizenship or immigration status as a condition of being seen, and clinics in it are not required to ask. What they do need is something to work out your fee, which is income and household size rather than status. If this is the thing keeping you from calling, ask what they require before you decide not to go.
Is anything done for anxiety?
Ask, because the answer changes what the visit costs. Talking it through, longer appointments and numbing gel before the injection are usually free; sedation is a billed extra and does not always fall inside the discount. Our guide to dental anxiety and what it costs covers what to ask for.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services sets its own income bands, so a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. 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 Ohio 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
1468 E 55th St, Cleveland, OH 44103
The published number is 216-881-2000. 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 Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services
Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services operates 4 other clinics elsewhere in Ohio. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. 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
Measured straight-line rather than by road. Availability varies enough between them that a second call is usually worth making.
- HOUGH HEALTH CENTER — Cleveland, about 1.4 miles away
- Central Neighborhood Clinic — Cleveland, about 1.7 miles away
- St. Clair Clinic — Cleveland, about 1.9 miles away
- Carl B. Stokes Clinic — Cleveland, about 2.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call NORWOOD HEALTH CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Central Neighborhood Clinic
2916 Central Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115-3229 1.7 miles away
Community Health Center
St. Clair Clinic
1530 Saint Clair Ave NE, Cleveland, OH 44114-2004 1.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Carl B. Stokes Clinic
6001 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44104-2762 2.1 miles away
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