Summary

Dr. Darren Teshima treats chronic kidney disease, heart failure, and sepsis, and practices internal medicine and hospital medicine. He has 16 years of experience and completed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital. He sees patients in San Diego, California.

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Quick Facts

  • 16 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Speaks English, Tamil Speaks English, French, Bambara
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Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Darren Lopaka Teshima

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • 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
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - HMO
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Darren Lopaka Teshima has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Darren Lopaka Teshima has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Dr. Darren Lopaka Teshima holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Hawaii At Manoa in 2010.

NPI Number

Dr. Teshima's NPI number is 1659696128.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Darren Teshima's office located?
Dr. Darren Teshima's office is located at 4077 5th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92103.

Data Sources

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  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards

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