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MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH CARE CENTER
186 Hospital Dr, Grantsville, WV 26147-7100
MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH CARE CENTER is a community health center dental clinic in Grantsville, WV, operated by Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center.
The health center is open about 168 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Access to This Clinic
This clinic is located inside a hospital. Hospital-based dental services are sometimes open to the general public and sometimes limited to the hospital's own patients. Confirm which applies, and ask where in the building the dental clinic is located, as main reception may not be familiar with it.
Clinic Details
| Address | 186 Hospital Dr, Grantsville, WV 26147 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 304-354-9244 |
| Operated by | Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center |
| Program | Health Center Program (federally funded) |
| Setting | Hospital |
| 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 bands are set by Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center rather than nationally, which is why prices differ between two clinics on the same scale. 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. West Virginia 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
186 Hospital Dr, Grantsville, WV 26147
The published number is 304-354-9244. 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 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.
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.
What if this clinic cannot take me?
Other clinics run by the same organization and the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page, each with its own waiting list. Dental school and dental hygiene teaching clinics are a separate route worth trying in the same area.
How do I get my records if I move away?
Ask for a copy of your chart and your X-rays, which you are entitled to. Recent images are worth having: a new dentist can often use them instead of taking their own, which saves a charge at the first visit somewhere else.
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 happens if I miss an appointment?
Missed dental appointments are taken seriously because the chair time cannot be reused, and repeated no-shows can affect whether you keep the slot. Call to cancel even at short notice; it costs you nothing and keeps you on the books.
Other Clinics Operated by Minnie Hamilton Health Care Center
This is the only site Minnie Hamilton Health Care 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.
- Doddridge County Primary Care — West Union, about 30.9 miles away
- Clendenin Health Center — Clendenin, about 32.9 miles away
- Parkersburg Family Care B — Parkersburg, about 34.5 miles away
- Hopewell Health Centers - Racine Dental — Racine, about 44.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call MINNIE HAMILTON HEALTH CARE CENTER
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
Community Health Center
Clendenin Health Center
107 Koontz Ave STE 200, Clendenin, WV 25045-9581 32.9 miles away
Community Health Center
Parkersburg Family Care B
3705 Emerson Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26104-1118 34.5 miles away
Community Health Center
Hopewell Health Centers - Racine Dental
106 Tyree Blvd, Racine, OH 45771-5008 44.1 miles away
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