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Community Health Center
FREELAND HEALTH CENTER
404 Ridge St, Freeland, PA 18224-1802
FREELAND HEALTH CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Freeland, PA, operated by Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, which runs 2 clinics in Pennsylvania.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 404 Ridge St, Freeland, PA 18224 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 570-704-4232 |
| Operated by | Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania |
| 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. Because Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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. Pennsylvania 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 hygiene, for cleanings and preventive care 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
404 Ridge St, Freeland, PA 18224
The published number is 570-704-4232. 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
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.
When is the dental clinic open?
Dental hours are frequently shorter than the hours posted for the health center as a whole, and they are not published in a form we can confirm for this clinic. Ask for the dental schedule specifically rather than the center’s.
What if I have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
Is this the only option in Freeland?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Freeland 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.
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 Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania
Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania operates one other clinic elsewhere in Pennsylvania. 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 straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- HAZLETON PEDIATRICS — Hazleton, about 5.9 miles away
- The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes - Barre Practice — Wilkes Barre, about 16 miles away
- The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice — Scranton, about 29.2 miles away
- SCRANTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. — Scranton, about 30.6 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call FREELAND HEALTH CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
The Wright Center for Community Health Wilkes - Barre Practice
169 N Pennsylvania Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701-3603 16 miles away
Community Health Center
The Wright Center for Community Health Scranton Practice
501 S Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18505-3814 29.2 miles away
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SCRANTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.
959 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18509-3095 30.6 miles away
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