Dr. Rene Herrera

Dr. Rene Herrera is a general dentist in Porterville who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 2015.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 2015
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Porterville, Kern County plus 1 other location

Call (559) 781-2729 Office website Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 2015
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

3.4

3.4 out of 5 from 19 reviews.

Great doctor! And great staff Out of all the dentist offices I’ve been to, he was the one who truly listened and understood my anxiety being in the office. He made me feel comfortable and never judged me for being 20 years old. Highly recommend!
Mitchell Cruz 5 out of 5 · 2026-05-13
Herrera is very nice and he always telling what he doing while working on my teeth. Even time I go in the office every one is very nice .
Amanda Martinez 5 out of 5 · 2026-05-17
Great Dr! Has 35 years of experience in dental, and you can absolutely see that in his work!
Lola Unique 5 out of 5 · 2026-05-14

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Office Details

Address: 141 E Putnam Ave
Porterville, CA 93257
Phone: (559) 781-2729
Practice: Rene Herrera DDS
Degree: DDS
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: Kern County
Provider number: 1558481721

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.

141 E Putnam Ave, Porterville

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. Rene Herrera 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 (559) 781-2729 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.