Dr. Richard Z Chen

Dr. Richard Z Chen is a dentist in Ceres who takes Denti-Cal. The practice works out of a safety net clinic, so it is set up for patients on public coverage.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program
Care: Dentist, DMD
Languages: English
Where: Ceres, San Joaquin County plus 2 other locations

Call (209) 541-3001 Office website Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing
Medi-Cal plan type: Fee for service. Medi-Cal dental also runs through managed care plans in Sacramento and Los Angeles counties, and the state list we check does not cover those. If you are on a dental plan card rather than plain Medi-Cal, ask the office whether they take your plan.
Safety net clinic: Yes. Clinics like this usually see patients with Medi-Cal, with other public coverage, and with no coverage at all on a sliding scale. Ask what they charge if you are uninsured.
Other insurance: Medicare
Listed on the practice's own website. Plans change, so confirm yours when you call.

What Patients Said

4.8

4.8 out of 5 from 37 reviews.

Map and directions

My experience at Golden Valley Denistry with Doctor Pezoldt, is always amazing!! She is always so friendly explains,what needs to be done. she is an excellent dentist and her friendly staff in front is always a pleasure to talk too. Always going the extra mile. I ‘m very happy with my Denist n there staff. look forward to going back soon ❤️‍🩹
Kim Velasquez 5 out of 5 · 2025-06-12
The front office and assistant staff were great and very helpful. The dentist was a jerk, who had no time for my nervousness or even the fact that the pliers he was using for the extraction were crushing my bottom lip. It was quite painful. When he finished he patted me on the shoulder and said “next time, go to Fresno” - which first of all, is stupid cause Modesto was right next door. But also unprofessional, condescending, and totally devoid of any kind of human empathy.
Michelle 3 out of 5 · 2025-01-10
Dr.Andrea Pezoldt dentist at Golden Valley clinic in Ceres California is one if the best dentist ive ever been to Does highest quality work does everything possible to preserve your teeth and does so with respect dignity and kindness much thankfulness to Dr.Pezoldt
Cindy Smith 5 out of 5 · 2025-05-21

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Golden Valley Health Centers in the News

Reporting about the organization that runs this office. The links go to the outlet that published it.

Golden Valley Health Centers to Reopen Empire Dental ClinicGolden Valley Health Centers · 2026-01-08 · the clinic's own announcement
Golden Valley reopened its school-based Empire dental clinic in January 2026, taking Medi-Cal and private insurance after dental service there lapsed in 2025.

Office Details

Address: 1920 Memorial Dr
Ceres, CA 95307
Phone: (209) 541-3001
Degree: DMD
Languages: English
County: San Joaquin County
Provider number: 1538231592

Other Addresses on File

We also have 2 more addresses on file for this provider besides the one above. Call first to find out which one to go to.

1920 Memorial Dr, Ceres
737 W Childs Ave., Merced

What to Ask When You Call

Say you have Medi-Cal dental and ask if they are taking new patients. If the answer is yes, ask how soon you can be seen and what to bring. Take your Medi-Cal card and a photo ID.

If English is hard for you, Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter and the office can set one up. Ask for it when you book.

Need someone who speaks your language?

Medi-Cal pays for an interpreter, at no cost to you, in more than 250 languages, and for American Sign Language. You can ask for one yourself or let the dental office arrange it.

Interpreter line: (800) 322-6384
Free. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.
TTY line: (800) 735-2922
Outside those hours dial 711 for the California Relay Service.
Online: smilecalifornia.org
The state's own Medi-Cal dental site for members.

Ask This Office for an Appointment

Leave your name and number. If this office takes requests through this site, it goes straight to them and they call you. If not, our team calls the office for you and rings you back with what they said.

Please do not put health details here. The office will ask what you need when they call. Is this your office? Get patient requests sent to you.

Questions People Ask

Does Dr. Richard Z Chen take Denti-Cal?

Yes. This dentist appears in the state's published list of enrolled Denti-Cal providers. Taking the coverage and having an opening are two different things, so still call ahead.

How do I make an appointment?

Call (209) 541-3001 and say you have Medi-Cal dental. Or use the form on this page. Your request goes to the office if it takes requests here, and to our team if it does not. Nobody else gets it.

What will it cost me?

For most Denti-Cal covered treatment there is no copay. If the office suggests something the program does not cover, ask for the price in writing before you agree.