Summary

Dr. Thompson joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2009. He practices in the La Mesa area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.

Dr. Thompson attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, he completed his Nephrology fellowship training at the University of California San Diego.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • 55 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Balboa Nephrology - La Mesa

8851 Center Drive Suite 505La Mesa, CA 91942

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients
3.5 
34 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 56 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
La Mesa , CANew Haven , CTSan Diego , CAEscondido , CA
Med School: University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks Med School: University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston Med School: University Of Nevada School Of Medicine Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John C. Thompson

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Banner Health
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareMore
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

John C. Thompson has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

John C. Thompson 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

34 Years Experience

John C. Thompson holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Nephrology; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine and University Ia College Med in 1993.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks in 1992.

NPI Number

John C. Thompson's NPI number is 1770663890.

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