Dr. Joan Yap Jernigan

Dr. Joan Yap Jernigan is a general dentist in Long Beach who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 1997.

At a Glance

Denti-Cal: Yes, confirmed in the state program since 1997
Care: General dentist
Languages: English
Where: Long Beach, Fresno County plus 1 other location

Call (562) 591-1331 Map and directions

Insurance and Coverage

Denti-Cal: Confirmed Yes. Confirmed in the state's fee for service provider listing, enrolled since 1997
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

4.0

4.0 out of 5 from 12 reviews.

NOT GOOD WITH KIDS!!!!! I recently took my 5 year old for a cavity procedure & it started off well until he experienced getting the anesthetic injection for the 1st time. Anyone who has ever got one knows how painful or uncomfortable it can be. Of course my little boy started crying but was still cooperating until the dentist said he had to take x-rays from the right side because they forgot to take them the 1st time. My son was already upset & numb from his mouth at that point, he was crying & not cooperating. The dentist would yell at him “Stop crying! Stop crying! You’ll only make this harder if you keep crying!”. She wanted that x-ray done so bad because she wanted to get cavities on the right side out the way that same day. She then told me “Your insurance might not cover if you have to come back. So if they don’t pay us, YOU need to pay us ok?”. I knew insurance was going to cover. I bit my tongue so hard & did not speak up at the moment which I regret so bad but definitely speaking up on here for anyone who is thinking of bringing their children to this rude lady. There are lots of kid friendly dentists out there! :) I highly recommend to do your research & read the reviews.
Ashley Coronado 1 out of 5 · 2025-03-06
I've been going here since I was a child. Dr. Jernigan has always loved my family and I will always love her. She's no ordinary dentist. She actually cares for her patients and treats them like she would treat her own.
She's willing to work with you if you don't have money on you immediately with a payment plan.
Dr. Jernigan deserves the best. Her dentist office is seriously underrated and her love is unlike any other.
Serenity 5 out of 5 · 2017-06-20
Loved the small family feel this place has. Dr.Jernigan is so friendly and does a great job at keeping up with her patients. Every check up has been a pleasant experience for me. Her and her team treat all patients fair, honest and kind. Will not offer services to make money like most.
Kaliaya Dews 5 out of 5 · 2024-01-22

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Office Details

Address: 1939 Pacific Ave
Long Beach, CA 90806
Phone: (562) 591-1331
Degree: DMD
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: English
County: Fresno County
Provider number: 1629160023

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.

1939 Pacific Ave, Long Beach

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. Joan Yap Jernigan 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 (562) 591-1331 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.