Dr. Emmanuel Nnaji Okonkwo

Dr. Emmanuel Nnaji Okonkwo is a general dentist in Los Angeles who takes Denti-Cal and has been in the state program since 2015. The office speaks Spanish.

At a Glance

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

Call (323) 971-5025 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

2.5

2.5 out of 5 from 13 reviews.

Map and directions

I just discovered that Blue Cross assigned me to this dentist. I'll never step one foot in his office. My father's horrible experience was enough for me. The other bad reviews confirm this. I'll be changing offices immediately. ✌️
Mark Walker 1 out of 5 · 2026-06-02
I was new to this dental office but walked in without an appointment and was surprised that they agreed to take me in. There were other patients there as well so I can see he is a popular dentist. And after talking to a few of the other patients, they all said that they have been going to Dr. Emmanuel Okonkwo for years and keep coming back because he is so good. So I had him clean my teeth and do some other work and was pleased that he was gentle, painless and very experienced. And his price was right too. Very affordable. For all of that, I was completely satisfied and would recommend him to anyone. Great job Dr. Emmanuel!
Grreg Paul 5 out of 5 · 2015-09-28
Please allow me a few minutes of your time. I would like to share a thorough review of Dr "Oh-No" Emmanuel N Okonkwo, DDS.
Visiting a dentist is not my favorite thing. I was nervous about having two teeth extracted and I didn't want to experience pain.
My first visit was in 2020, shortly before Covid-19. Dr. Okonkwo was professional; he calmed me down and reassured me I would not feel any pain. To my satisfaction the extraction was completed without pain.
After an initial consultation and examination, Dr Okonkwo identified the problem and discussed a resolution with me. When I agreed with the method of repair, I paid my co-payment, and additional fees due for my initial exam. His assistant (I can't recall her name) was professional and very nice. She provided me with a receipt. (If his assistant was not available, Dr. Okonkwo provided a receipt).
During subsequent visits, I started observing unsatisfied patients; myself included. Out of concern I started speaking with them, asking questions. Complaints varied but one question remained. Why does it take so long for the completion of lab work?
I discovered Dr Okonkwo patients in need of lab work, a procedure that is completed outside of the dental office (example partials, dentures, etc.); failed to submit appropriate documents/claims to the designated insurance provider. ( I will hereafter refer to Dr Emmanuel Okonkwo, DDS as Dr. 'Oh-No'. After speaking with several of his patients, I found myself saying Oh No!)
Seemingly, Dr Oh-No contracted with or made an agreement with a lab NOT participating in the patients dental plan. His UNETHICAL business practices afforded him the opportunity to inflate the costs of his patients.
Dr Oh-No took financial advantage of his patients. My heart especially hurt for our DEFENSELESS SENIORS. Those who are on a fixed income; the innocent within our community who have no idea how to protect him/herself against this PREDATOR, DDS.
According to my conversations with several of Dr o KON kwo's unsatisfied patients, many had to live life with missing teeth or no teeth at all.
Dr KON kwo's practice is NOT RECOMMENDED
Ms Marie 1 out of 5 · 2021-07-12

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Office Details

Address: 1704 W Manchester Ave, Suite 208
Los Angeles, CA 90047
Phone: (323) 971-5025
Practice: Southwest Family Dental Office
Degree: DDS
Type of care: General dentist
Languages: Spanish and English
County: Los Angeles County
Provider number: 1629295290

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.

1704 W Manchester Ave, Suite 208, Los Angeles

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.

This office speaks Spanish. If you would rather not use English on the phone, say so at the start of the call.

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. Emmanuel Nnaji Okonkwo 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 (323) 971-5025 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.