Dr. Kao Nhiawa Vang

Dr. Kao Nhiawa Vang is a general dentist in Fresno who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 1999.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 1999
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Fresno, Fresno County plus 1 other location

Call (559) 225-9098 Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 1999
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.

Map and directions

Partner went in for a filling . Told them he wanted white fillings and even went to the bank to take out cash bc the card machine wasn't working . Paid, started leaving and they called him apologizing that they accidentally gave him silver fillings . HOOOOW?? Completely unprofessional and a costly mistake on his teeth .
Ayam Va 2 out of 5 · 2026-03-04
Scammed my mom and only wants money. My mom had a root canal extraction and a crown made for her tooth. My mom ask about medical coverage on the root canal and they say it won't cover when before medical did cover for the root canal. So she paid for both the root canal and crown.
It was in 2021 in July right before she had to leave out of town, the wife said they'll contact medical again for the coverage, went to the back and discuss (probably didn't even contact medical) and then the husband came and said it doesn't cover so she'll have to pay for it. Made her pay cash. They didn't accept check or other forms of payment only cash. At first said it was $2,300, then my mom was saying she didn't have that much and negotiate for $2,000. It was the day before she had to leave and didn't know who else to make appointment with so she did it because she was in pain. Shady business, heard a lot of people quit working there. Don't know how they are nowadays, but would not go there.
M Lee 1 out of 5 · 2022-11-23
I had an awful experience here with one of the dentist's staff. She was the person I saw before seeing the dentist, it was an older Hmong lady. She made me feel awful, embarrassed, and ashamed. She sigh, roll her eyes, and also made rude comments to me while looking at my teeth. She was telling me that I need a deep clean, before seeing the dentist. I went in for a clean up, and the dentist didn't do any of that. All they did was just an x-ray my teeth and prescribe me some medication. The dentist then told me to be on my way, and that he will see me again if I decide to get a deep clean. I was quoted $850 for a deep clean, stay away, this place only wants money!
J X 1 out of 5 · 2017-04-20

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Office Details

Address: 4304 E. Ashlan Ave., 133
Fresno, CA 93726
Phone: (559) 225-9098
Degree: DMD, Dual degree (MD)
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: Fresno County
Provider number: 1578781712

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.

4304 E. Ashlan Ave., Fresno

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. Kao Nhiawa Vang 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) 225-9098 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.