Community Health Center
Community Action Health Center Kingsville
1311 E General Cavazos Blvd, Suite 303, Kingsville, TX 78363-7123 0 miles away
Community Health Center
Community Action Dental Center Kingsville
1311 E General Cavazos Blvd, Suite C, Kingsville, TX 78363-7129
Community Action Dental Center Kingsville is a community health center dental clinic in Kingsville, TX, operated by Community Action Corporation of South Texas, which runs 4 clinics in Texas.
The health center is open about 40 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 1311 E General Cavazos Blvd, Suite C, Kingsville, TX 78363 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 361-592-3237 |
| Operated by | Community Action Corporation of South Texas |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
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
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.
Is the building accessible if I use a wheelchair?
Federally supported facilities are subject to accessibility requirements, but the practical questions — whether the dental chair can be transferred to, whether the accessible entrance is the one you would arrive at — are worth asking directly rather than assuming from the front door.
How do they work out what I pay?
From your household income and family size, checked against a scale the clinic sets itself. That is why a quote from another clinic tells you nothing about this one. Our guide to applying for the discount lists the documents to take.
What if I need to be seen urgently?
If you think it might be an emergency, go to an emergency room rather than trying to book here — that is the one situation where the price of the visit is not the thing to weigh. Otherwise, call early in the day and say you are in pain, because it routes the call differently; some health centers hold same-day slots for exactly that and do not advertise them.
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 pay in installments?
Many health centers will arrange this, particularly for dentures or a course of treatment, but it is rarely advertised and you generally have to ask. Agree the amount and the schedule before treatment starts, and ask what happens if you miss one, because that varies more than the plans themselves do.
Costs and Coverage
This clinic prices by household income and family size instead of charging everyone the same. Because Community Action Corporation of South Texas sets the thresholds itself, the same household can pay different amounts at two different health centers. 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 Texas 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
1311 E General Cavazos Blvd, Suite C, Kingsville, TX 78363
The published number is 361-592-3237. 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 Community Action Corporation of South Texas
Community Action Corporation of South Texas operates 3 other clinics in 3 other communities in Texas. The wait differs between them, sometimes by weeks, so ask which site could see you first rather than assuming the nearest is quickest. Once your discount is assessed at one of its sites, the others normally honor it without a second application. 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.
- Community Action Health Center Kingsville — Kingsville, at the same address
- Community Action Health Center — Alice, about 22 miles away
- AMISTAD COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — Corpus Christi, about 33.7 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Community Action Dental Center Kingsville
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
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