Community Health Center
CHCL 1610
1610 5th St, Lubbock, TX 79401-2622 2.3 miles away
Community Health Center
CHCL Community Dental Clinic (Parkway Plaza Strip Center)
1826 Parkway Dr, Suite 500, Lubbock, TX 79403-4421
CHCL Community Dental Clinic (Parkway Plaza Strip Center) is a community health center dental clinic in Lubbock, TX, operated by Community Health Center of Lubbock, which runs 3 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 | 1826 Parkway Dr, Suite 500, Lubbock, TX 79403 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 806-687-6259 |
| Operated by | Community Health Center of Lubbock |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Site schedule | Full-Time |
| Operating calendar | Year-Round |
Costs and Coverage
Fees follow an income-based scale, so the same treatment costs different patients different amounts. The scale belongs to Community Health Center of Lubbock, 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.
No Medicaid registration has been recorded for this clinic, which is not the same as Medicaid being refused. Texas 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:
- Children's dental care
- Cleanings
- Extractions
- Fillings
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
1826 Parkway Dr, Suite 500, Lubbock, TX 79403
The published number is 806-687-6259. 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.
Size of the Dental Service
Community Health Center of Lubbock provided 20,589 dental visits and 8,711 dental patients in 2025, with the equivalent of 23.76 full-time dental staff. This indicates an established dental service operating regular sessions, although appointment availability still varies by clinic and time of year.
Figures describe the operating organization as a whole, across all of its clinics.
Common Questions
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.
Will they see me if I still owe them money?
Usually yes for pain and for anything urgent, though a clinic may ask you to agree a plan for the balance before booking routine work. An old balance is worth raising on the phone instead of discovering it at the desk; it is often smaller after a discount is applied than the letter suggests.
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.
Can I book online?
This clinic publishes a website, linked at the top of this page, and some health centers take dental requests through a portal or a form. Calling is still usually faster for dental, because the dental schedule is often held separately from the one an online form writes into.
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.
Can I just walk in?
Rarely for dental, even where the medical side takes walk-ins. Dental chairs are booked by appointment because each one occupies a room and a clinician for a set time. Call first; a walk-in dental visit is usually reserved for emergencies.
Other Clinics Operated by Community Health Center of Lubbock
Community Health Center of Lubbock operates 2 other clinics elsewhere in Texas. 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.
- CHCL 1610 — Lubbock, about 2.3 miles away
- Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic — Lubbock, about 4.3 miles away
- SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC. — Levelland, about 32.6 miles away
- Regence Health Network, Inc. RMDA - PCS — Plainview, about 41 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based Fees
Call CHCL Community Dental Clinic (Parkway Plaza Strip Center)
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Arnett Benson Medical and Dental Clinic
3301 Clovis Rd, Lubbock, TX 79415-5155 4.3 miles away
Community Health Center
SOUTH PLAINS RURAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
1000 FM 300, Levelland, TX 79336-6235 32.6 miles away
Community Health Center
Regence Health Network, Inc. RMDA - PCS
410 Canyon St, Plainview, TX 79072-7508 41 miles away
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