Community Health Center
Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th St Family Health Services
850 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1957 0.7 miles away
Community Health Center
Philadelphia District Health Center #6
321 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1531
Philadelphia District Health Center #6 is a community health center dental clinic in Philadelphia, PA, operated by City of Philadelphia, which runs 6 clinics in Pennsylvania.
The health center is open about 41 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 321 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 215-685-3803 |
| Operated by | City of Philadelphia |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Dental Services
What is treated here is not published in a form we can confirm. Examinations, cleanings, fillings and extractions are standard at this kind of clinic. Root canals and dentures are the ones to ask about, since a referral to a private specialist changes the cost completely.
Common Questions
Do they see children?
Health centers are generally set up for families and children’s dental coverage is a required Medicaid benefit in every state, so this is usually yes. Minimum ages and whether children are seen on the same days as adults do vary, so ask when booking.
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 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.
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.
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 Medicaid accepted?
It has not been confirmed either way for this clinic, which is not the same as no. In most states the dental benefit runs through separate managed care plans, so call with the dental plan name printed on your card rather than asking about Medicaid in general.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The scale belongs to City of Philadelphia, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Adult dental benefits vary by state and Pennsylvania 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
321 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19123
The published number is 215-685-3803. 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, whether your insurance or Medicaid dental plan is accepted, by plan name, and what to bring for the sliding fee application.
Other Clinics Operated by City of Philadelphia
City of Philadelphia operates 5 other clinics elsewhere in Pennsylvania. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th St Family Health Services — Philadelphia, less than a mile away
- Chinatown Medical Services - 2 — Philadelphia, less than a mile away
- FAIRMOUNT PRIMARY CARE CENTER — Philadelphia, about 1.1 miles away
- PHMC Care Clinic — Philadelphia, about 1.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call Philadelphia District Health Center #6
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Chinatown Medical Services - 2
432 N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-4004 0.9 miles away
Community Health Center
FAIRMOUNT PRIMARY CARE CENTER
1412 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130-2908 1.1 miles away
Community Health Center
PHMC Care Clinic
1200 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-3658 1.2 miles away
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