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Community Health Center
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics
830 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488-3081
Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics is a community health center dental clinic in Walterboro, SC, operated by Genehis Health Care, which runs 2 clinics in South Carolina.
The health center is open about 47 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 830 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 843-781-7428 |
| Operated by | Genehis Health Care |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Genehis Health Care, not to a national schedule, so the only reliable figure is the one they give you. 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. South Carolina 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.
Planning Your Visit
830 Robertson Blvd, Walterboro, SC 29488
The published number is 843-781-7428. 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
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.
Would a dental school be cheaper?
For a large amount of work, often yes — but a school screens you first, may turn your case down, and takes months rather than weeks. A health center discounts by your income and can usually see you sooner. Our guide to dental school clinics compares the two.
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.
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.
Do I have to pay on the day?
Commonly yes, at least the discounted portion, and some clinics ask for it before treatment rather than after. Ask what is due at the first visit, because a discount determination and the first appointment are sometimes separate visits.
How soon could I be seen?
Dental waits at health centers are frequently longer than medical waits, and can run weeks for a routine appointment. Ask for the next available and also whether they hold same-day slots for pain, which is a different queue.
Other Clinics Operated by Genehis Health Care
Genehis Health Care operates one other clinic elsewhere in South Carolina. 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
These are straight-line distances. Two clinics a mile apart can have very different waits, so it is worth calling both.
- Elijah Washington Medical Center — Seabrook, about 24.3 miles away
- Varnville Medical Center — Varnville, about 25.1 miles away
- HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTER — Hampton, about 26 miles away
- Ridgeland Medical Center — Ridgeland, about 34.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Genesis Healthcare, Inc. dba Walterboro Family Care and Pediatrics
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Varnville Medical Center
1000 Pine St W, Varnville, SC 29944-4750 25.1 miles away
Community Health Center
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTER
200 Elm St E, Hampton, SC 29924-3430 26 miles away
Community Health Center
Ridgeland Medical Center
1520 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936-5440 34.7 miles away
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