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Denton Medical Center

FQHC

Operated by Choptank Community Health System, Inc.

Sliding-scale fees Uninsured patients welcome Medicaid Medicare

Services offered

Enabling services

Transportation, translation, case management, outreach, and patient navigation.

Primary care

Routine adult and family medicine, annual exams, chronic disease management.

Hours

47.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

About Denton Medical Center

Denton Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Denton, MD. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale based on household income, uninsured patients below 200% of the federal poverty line typically pay a nominal fee of $0 to $30 per visit. The center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance, and uninsured patients.

Community Health Centers like Denton Medical Center play a critical role in serving Black families and other historically underserved populations. They are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in a single location.

HIV testing + PrEP at Denton Medical Center or nearby

Every HRSA-funded FQHC offers confidential HIV testing and can prescribe PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis). If Denton Medical Center doesn't have a dedicated HIV care program, our HIV locator shows the named PrEP-prescribing clinics and testing sites across Maryland.

Coverage + benefits in Maryland

Denton Medical Center accepts Maryland Medicaid. FQHC certified application counselors typically cross-enroll Medicaid + WIC + SNAP at the same visit. Anyone enrolled in Medicaid is automatically income-eligible for WIC under federal adjunctive eligibility (7 CFR 246.7).

Frequently asked questions

What services does Denton Medical Center offer?

Denton Medical Center in Denton, Maryland offers Enabling services, Primary care.

Does Denton Medical Center accept Medicaid or sliding-scale fees?

Denton Medical Center accepts Medicaid, accepts Medicare, welcomes uninsured patients, offers sliding-scale fees based on household income.

What are the hours at Denton Medical Center?

47.50 hrs/wk · Unknown

Is Denton Medical Center a federally qualified health center?

Yes. Denton Medical Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) funded by HRSA Section 330. FQHCs are required by federal rule to accept patients regardless of insurance status or ability to pay, and they integrate medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Where is Denton Medical Center located?

Denton Medical Center is at 808 S 5th Ave, Denton, MD 21629-1398. Phone: 410-479-2650.

Please verify before visiting. Hours, services, and insurance acceptance can change. Call the center directly to confirm they're open and accepting new patients before you go. Data last verified on April 24, 2026.