Summary

Dr. Maa joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2014. He practices in the National City area, specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.

Dr. Maa attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Mexicali, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at Alameda County Medical Center, he completed his Nephrology fellowship at UCLA Harbor Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 54 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Balboa Nephrology Medical Group

655 So. Euclid Avenue Suite 303National City, CA 91950

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No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
National City , CALa Jolla , CAChula Vista , CAEscondido , CA
Med School: Nephrologist Med School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc Med School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Fharak Maa Chip

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Fharak Maa Chip has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Fharak Maa Chip has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Fharak Chip speak?
Dr. Fharak Chip speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Fharak Chip's office located?
Dr. Fharak Chip's office is located at 655 So. Euclid Avenue Suite 303, National City, CA, 91950.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fharak Chip affiliated with?
Dr. Fharak Chip is affiliated with Wilma Chan Highland Hospital Campus.
Does Dr. Fharak Chip accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Fharak Chip accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Fharak Chip accepting new patients?
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