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PrimaryOne Health 240 Parsons Avenue, Suite 233
240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215-5331
PrimaryOne Health 240 Parsons Avenue, Suite 233 is a community health center dental clinic in Columbus, OH, operated by Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, which runs 3 clinics in Ohio.
The health center is open about 37.5 hours a week, so dental capacity is limited and the wait can be long.
Clinic Details
| Address | 240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 614-645-5500 |
| Operated by | Columbus Neighborhood Health Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Planning Your Visit
240 Parsons Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
The published number is 614-645-5500. It may be a shared scheduling line. Say which site you mean and that you want dental rather than medical, or you can be booked into the wrong queue.
Things to settle on the phone first: 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.
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.
Costs and Coverage
Charges are set against household income and household size rather than a fixed fee schedule. The bands are set by Columbus Neighborhood Health Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. Ask them to run your household through it before you commit to a treatment plan. 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. What Ohio Medicaid covers for adults is a state decision and has been cut and restored in several states; for children the benefit is required nationally. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
Common Questions
Is there help if I do not speak English?
Health centers are required to provide language assistance and most have interpreting available, in person or by phone. Say which language you need when you book rather than on the day, so an interpreter can be arranged for the appointment.
Can I pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
What if I do not have a phone for them to call back on?
Tell them at the point of booking and ask how they will contact you — some clinics will use an email address, a shelter or a relative’s number. Missing a call back about an appointment is a common way to lose a slot that was already booked.
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.
Will I see a dentist or a hygienist?
Depends on what you booked. A cleaning is normally a hygienist; an examination, filling or extraction is a dentist. Some clinics run hygiene appointments on different days from dentist appointments, which is worth knowing before you take time off.
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.
Other Clinics Operated by Columbus Neighborhood Health Center
Columbus Neighborhood Health Center operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Ohio. Asking the scheduling line which site can see you soonest is usually faster than calling each in turn; the shortest wait is not always the closest clinic. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Equitas Health King Lincoln — Columbus, less than a mile away
- PrimaryOne Health 1180 East Main Street — Columbus, less than a mile away
- Equitas Health Short North — Columbus, about 2.1 miles away
- Lower Lights Christian Health Center — Columbus, about 2.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call PrimaryOne Health 240 Parsons Avenue, Suite 233
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
PrimaryOne Health 1180 East Main Street
1180 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43205-1902 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Equitas Health Short North
1033 N High St, Columbus, OH 43201-2409 2.1 miles away
Community Health Center
Lower Lights Christian Health Center
1160 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43222-1352 2.7 miles away
Before you call
