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Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Hancock County
3136 West St, Weirton, WV 26062-4637
Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Hancock County is a community health center dental clinic in Weirton, WV, operated by Change, which runs 2 clinics in West Virginia.
The health center is open about 42 hours a week, though dental sessions are usually a subset of that.
Clinic Details
| Address | 3136 West St, Weirton, WV 26062 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 304-748-2828 |
| Operated by | Change |
| 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. Where the thresholds fall is decided by Change, so what a friend paid elsewhere is not a guide. 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.
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
3136 West St, Weirton, WV 26062
The published number is 304-748-2828. 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 have no fixed address?
Say so when you call rather than leaving the field blank. Health centers see people without stable housing routinely, some hold a specific program for it, and a shelter or day center address is normally accepted for the paperwork. Not having an address is not a disqualification.
Can I bring someone with me?
Generally yes, and it is worth doing if you are anxious or want a second pair of ears for the costs. Ask when booking whether they can come into the room, because some clinics keep the treatment area to patients and staff.
Is this the only option in Weirton?
It is the only clinic of this kind we hold for Weirton itself. Clinics of this kind cluster around larger towns, so the nearest alternatives are listed further down this page and are frequently worth the journey.
Is dental priced the same as medical here?
Not always. Dental is sometimes on its own fee schedule at the same clinic, and laboratory costs for a crown or denture are often billed on top of the discounted fee. Ask specifically about dental rather than assuming the medical answer applies.
Do I have to be a registered patient first?
Some clinics require you to register with the health center before booking dental, which adds a step and sometimes a separate appointment. Ask about that on the first call so you are not turned back at the desk.
What about cleanings and check-ups?
Preventive care is the cheapest thing a clinic like this does and the easiest to book, yet it is the first thing people drop when money is short. If you are already here for something else, ask to be put on the recall list while you are in the building.
Other Clinics Operated by Change
Change operates one other clinic elsewhere in West Virginia. Where an organization runs several clinics, the waits rarely match. It is worth asking which one has capacity before settling on the closest. A sliding fee determination made at one of its clinics commonly carries across to the others, so income documents may not need providing twice. 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 as the crow flies. Wait times are set clinic by clinic, so ask each one rather than assuming.
- Cornerstone Care Community Health Center of Burgettstown — Burgettstown, about 13.5 miles away
- Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Newell — Newell, about 14.5 miles away
- Salineville Community Health Center at Melhorn — Salineville, about 20 miles away
- Dental and Optometry Center of Washington — Washington, about 24.1 miles away
Confirmed Payment Options
Income-Based FeesMedicaid
Call Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Hancock County
Confirm current dental services, appointment availability, costs and accepted insurance directly with the clinic.
Nearby Affordable Dental Clinics
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Family Medical Care Community Health Center - Newell
1151 Washington St, Newell, WV 26050-1437 14.5 miles away
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Salineville Community Health Center at Melhorn
103 W Main St, Salineville, OH 43945-1096 20 miles away
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351 W Beau St, Washington, PA 15301-4663 24.1 miles away
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