Dr. Parvathi Koka Pokala

Dr. Parvathi Koka Pokala is a children's dentist in San Diego who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 1992.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 1992
Care: Children's dentist
Languages: English
Where: San Diego, San Diego County plus 1 other location

Call (858) 278-8700 Office website Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 1992
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.
Other insurance: Not known. This list is built around Medi-Cal dental, so it does not track private plans. Ask the office which ones they take.

What Patients Said

4.9

4.9 out of 5 from 369 reviews.

Map and directions

We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Dr. Pokala and the entire team. I take both of my kids here, and they genuinely love going to the dentist—which says a lot!
My son, who is on the spectrum, has made incredible progress over time, and that’s truly thanks to the patience, understanding, and care shown by the office. They never rush, always take the time to make him feel comfortable, and celebrate even the smallest wins.
The staff is consistently kind, gentle, and accommodating, which makes every visit smooth and stress-free for our family. I’m so grateful to have found a pediatric dental office that is not only skilled but also so compassionate. Highly recommend!
navya yeshwanth 5 out of 5 · 2026-04-27
I highly recommend Dr. Pokala for your child's dentist! Especially if your child has needs! Dr. Pokala is such a soft spoken lady. She and her team are the best. They are on top of everything. They make sure everything will get done and go thru it smoothly.
My daughter has autism. She refuses to be seen or touched by anyone. Every dentist visit for the last 11 years was unsuccessful. This time around, I wanted my daughter to get some blood works and couple of vaccines done. In order to get it done, I had called Dr. Pokala's clinic. Right there, I explained what i wanted done, also since my daughter hasn't had a successful dentist appointment, it was suggested that she needed to be seen by Dr. Pokala since she wasn't seen by her and was seeing a different dentist. So, we made the visit to get seen by Dr. Pokala. Right there, she knew it would be impossible to examine my daughter's teeth or mouth and she had recommended to be under anesthesia. My husband and I agreed. Dr. Pokala cares for the safety of everyone. We scheduled the dental procedure.
On the day of the procedure at Rady's hospital. Dr. Pokala and the entire team was amazing! They were very helpful. They made sure my daughter was comfortable. They made there was enough staffs to make sure that the procedure will go smooth. Honestly in my daughter's case we needed so many bodies to hold her down so the anethesialogist was able to place the sleeping mask on her. Thanks to them! She knocked out right away! Everything was well explained from the nurse to anesthesialogist to Dr. Pokala to discharging my daughter. Procedure went well. Also, at recovery nurses were so helpful. I am glad we went with Dr. Pokala!
I highly recommend her for your child's dentist!
mary grace sanchez 5 out of 5 · 2026-07-08
Most other dental offices I’ve gone to get us in and out pretty quickly. While thorough at Pokala’s, the wait time drags significantly. My son waited over an hour since the time he checked in until he was seen which is unacceptable from my perspective. I think they really need to work on what potential changes they can make to the process to help it flow Faster. Perhaps people filling out key update information in a tool online before showing up might be helpful. Just different ideas to Help the process because it seems like other offices have figured this out better.
Beyond that, Dr. Pokala is amazing and we love going to her. If they figure the recipe out above, my review would change to five stars.
Nicole Dietz 3 out of 5 · 2026-07-23

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Office Details

Address: 8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 200
San Diego, CA 92111
Phone: (858) 278-8700
Degree: DDS
Type of care: Children's dentist
Languages: English
County: San Diego County
Provider number: 1548356686

Other Address on File

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

8031 Linda Vista Rd Ste 200, San Diego

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. Parvathi Koka Pokala 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 (858) 278-8700 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.