Summary

Dr. Patel joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2007. He practices in the Sharp Metro area, specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.

Dr. Patel attended medical school at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed both his residency and Nephrology fellowship at the University of California Irvine.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UC Irvine Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Sharp Kidney Care/ Kidney & Pancreas Transplant and Hepatobiliary Clinic

8010 Frost Street Suite 100San Diego, CA 92123
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
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27 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English
San Diego , CALa Jolla , CASan Marcos , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Temple University School Of Medicine Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Bijal V. Patel

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • EmblemHealth
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Bijal V. Patel has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Bijal V. Patel has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Bijal V. Patel holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at UC Irvine Medical Center and University Ca Irvine Med Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1999.

NPI Number

Bijal V. Patel's NPI number is 1639266026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bijal Patel's office located?
Bijal Patel's office is located at 8010 Frost Street Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92123.
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Bijal Patel speaks English.

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