Dr. Pooja D Patel

Dr. Pooja D Patel is a dentist in San Jose 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, DDS
Languages: English
Where: San Jose, San Mateo County plus 2 other locations

Call (408) 918-2618 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: Anthem, Blue Cross and Medicare
Listed on the practice's own website. Plans change, so confirm yours when you call.

What Patients Said

4.1

4.1 out of 5 from 49 reviews.

hello ,' so far my experience has been o'k not great. I have had 2 different case managers, my last case manager was OK. The issue that i have with some of these case managers some of them have a temper tantrum. I requested a new case manager who understanding and help- me get my life together and achieve my goals, A supervisor name Ruth, instead of matching me with someone that i can get along well and work together , she puts me with my first case manager which hes communication wasn't great???? why would you put me someone that didn't work out in the first place ?? why ??? it doesn't make since to me at all the worst part is when she mention i requested him ??? i was like what ???? i never recalled requested him for a case manager. ! she was dishonest and it seems that she was getting annoyed... not very professional. Lastly i have a dmv appointment next week neither the old case manager or supervisor set me up with a ride really pathetic of then . That's why they get a 1 !
Lenin Huaman 1 out of 5 · 2025-11-08
Staff is unprofessional don't expect above and beyond treatment here. Be prepared for long waits. Today is my 5th day back trying to get lab work done for my uncle.
Finesse Aguirre 1 out of 5 · 2025-03-28
Gardner family care it is so fabulous understanding compassionate flexible the therapist that I have there is marvelous I love her to death and we've only known each other maybe 5 months but she has made a big impact in my life so Gardner is probably the best suggestion if you need some help! I highly recommend it and I wouldn't go anywhere else even if I moved further away.!
Tina Ruiz 5 out of 5 · 2016-10-20

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Gardner Health Services in the News

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

Gardner Health Services Opens Alum Rock Health CenterHealthcare Facilities Today · 2025-09-04
Gardner opened a 10,080-square-foot East San José center offering medical, dental, mental health and chiropractic care regardless of patients' insurance or ability to pay.

Office Details

Address: 160 E Virginia St, Suite 100
San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 918-2618
Practice: Pooja Gala
Degree: DDS
Languages: English
County: San Mateo County
Provider number: 1578701306

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.

160 E Virginia St, San Jose
1065 Bucks Lake Rd, Quincy

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. Pooja D Patel 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 (408) 918-2618 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.