Dr. Sum Li

Dr. Sum Li is a general dentist in Alhambra 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: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Alhambra, Los Angeles County plus 1 other location

Call (626) 281-3867 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

3.2

3.2 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

Map and directions

Worst dentist you can ever go to. First of all, this place lost my chart like 3 times. He still operates his office like the 1950s, paper charts. He will do uncessary work or x-ray to rip you off and get more money out of you. One day, I went in for a regular teeth clean. He was rushing, rushing and rushing. He did not even polish the teeth at the end. Do you want a dentist to rush through your work? He carelessly cut off two pieces of my gums off. Extremely heavy bleeding and was in pain for 5 days. Seriously, this is not a dentist you want to go to. You have hundred of choices in this area. He doesn't and won't answer any of your questions. When you ask him questions, he just walk away and walk in to his room. He won't educate you or explain anything to you. Terrible dentist, careless work and he won't look into your teeth, he will only look into his watch or the clock. Did I mention he was rushing? Will never ever come back even if it's free. Won't go back even if he pays me to go back. Worst dentist ever. Negative Five Stars.
A. L. 1 out of 5 · 2021-08-05
Dr. Li is THE BEST! He did a bridge for me that lasted 22 years! I've moved from the area and have since had new dentists and hygienists ask me who did my bridge work because it's beautiful work. His assistant Belen has been there forever and she is quite knowledgeable and very kind. THANK YOU Dr. Li and Belen.
Aja 5 out of 5 · 2024-12-18
I was between dentists because my own dentist of 30 years finally retired and the last dentist I saw advised me to get a deep cleaning. After examining my x-rays, Dr. Sum Li concluded that I did not need this rather expensive procedure.
Fast forward to 9/9/2022, the day I called to schedule a cleaning. When I told them I that I had insurance, Dr. Sum Li told me that I needed to see a specialist for a deep cleaning based on the very same x-rays I submitted to them 6 months prior and refused my request for a regular cleaning.
Vasken Satamian 1 out of 5 · 2022-04-05

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Office Details

Address: 2311 W Valley Blvd
Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 281-3867
Degree: DDS
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: Los Angeles County
Provider number: 1598955874

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.

2311 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra

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. Sum Li 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 (626) 281-3867 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.