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Squirrel Hill Health Center
4516 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217-2917
Squirrel Hill Health Center is a community health center dental clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, operated by Squirrel Hill Health Center.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 4516 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 412-422-7442 |
| Operated by | Squirrel Hill Health Center |
| 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
What happens at a first appointment?
Usually an examination with X-rays, sometimes a cleaning, and normally no treatment beyond that — anything found is scheduled for a later visit. Those items are billed separately, which is where unexpected first-visit charges come from. Ask for a written treatment plan with itemized costs before agreeing to anything, so you can stage the work over time if you need to.
Does my partner’s income count?
If you share a household, generally yes, and household size counts in your favor at the same time — the scale reads income against the number of people it supports. Say who lives with you and who depends on that income, rather than giving a single figure and letting them assume.
Is this the only option in Pittsburgh?
No — Pittsburgh has other clinics of this kind, and they are listed on the page for the city. Waiting lists are held separately at each one, so the shortest wait is not reliably at the nearest address.
Does Medicare cover this?
Original Medicare does not cover routine dental care, which surprises most people who reach retirement expecting otherwise. Some Medicare Advantage plans include a limited dental benefit. The sliding scale here does not depend on Medicare, so ask about it separately.
What should I bring to the first appointment?
Photo identification, proof of address, and documentation of household income — recent pay stubs, a benefits award letter or a tax return. Take your insurance or Medicaid card if you have one, and a list of any medications you take.
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.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. The bands are set by Squirrel Hill Health Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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 Pennsylvania has set its own; children’s dental coverage is mandatory in every state regardless. The Medicaid dental page covers how to check yours.
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
4516 Browns Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
The published number is 412-422-7442. 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 Squirrel Hill Health Center
This is the only site Squirrel Hill Health Center operates, which means a single waiting list with no sister clinic to try instead. The nearby clinics listed below are the alternative.
Other Dental Clinics Nearby
Straight-line distances. The nearest clinic is not reliably the one that can see you soonest, so try a couple.
- Metro Community Health Center — Pittsburgh, about 2.1 miles away
- PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Alma Illery Medical Center — Pittsburgh, about 3 miles away
- East Liberty Family Health Care Center - LL — Pittsburgh, about 4 miles away
- LINCOLN - LEMINGTON MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE — Pittsburgh, about 4.2 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Squirrel Hill Health Center
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
PRIMARY CARE HEALTH SERVICES, INC. Alma Illery Medical Center
7227 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208-1814 3 miles away
Community Health Center
East Liberty Family Health Care Center - LL
7171 Churchland St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1217 4 miles away
Community Health Center
LINCOLN - LEMINGTON MEDICAL AND DENTAL OFFICE
7157 Mary Peck Bond Pl, Pittsburgh, PA 15206-1236 4.2 miles away
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