Community Health Center
Dental Clinic
1207 Chestnut St, #5, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4131 0 miles away
Community Health Center
FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine YHEP Clinic
1207 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107-4131
FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine YHEP Clinic is a community health center site in Philadelphia, PA where dental care is provided, operated by Philadelphia Fight, which runs 2 clinics in Pennsylvania.
Dental care shares this address with the clinic's main service, which usually means a separate schedule. Ask when the dentist is in. The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1207 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 215-344-1632 |
| Operated by | Philadelphia Fight |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. Because Philadelphia Fight 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. 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
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
1207 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
The published number is 215-344-1632. 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
Do they do root canals, or would I be referred out?
This is the question worth asking before anything else if you already know you need one. Health centers commonly do extractions in-house and refer root canals to a private endodontist at full price, which changes the arithmetic completely. Ask before you start treatment, not after.
What happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Why was I billed for three things at one visit?
Because an examination, X-rays and a cleaning are separate items, priced separately, even when they happen in the same half hour. This is the most common unpleasant surprise at a first visit. Ask for the price of each before you book, and ask whether the discount applies to all three or only to some.
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.
How long does the discount last?
A determination usually runs for a set period, often a year, and then has to be reapplied for with current income documents. If your circumstances change in between — a job lost, a household member moving out — ask for a reassessment rather than waiting.
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 Philadelphia Fight
Philadelphia Fight 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. 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 straight-line, not driving. Waiting times differ sharply between neighbors, so call more than one.
- Dental Clinic — Philadelphia, at the same address
- Public Health Management Corporation — Philadelphia, less than a mile away
- PHMC Care Clinic — Philadelphia, less than a mile away
- Chinatown Medical Services - 2 — Philadelphia, less than a mile away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call FIGHT Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine YHEP Clinic
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Public Health Management Corporation
1500 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19102-2100 0.3 miles away
Community Health Center
PHMC Care Clinic
1200 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3658 0.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Chinatown Medical Services - 2
432 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-4004 0.8 miles away
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