Summary

Rakesh Malhotra graduated from the Pt B D S Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences in 2001. He works in La Jolla, CA and specializes in Nephrologist. Rakesh Malhotra is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi
  • Pt B D S Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

9300 Campus Point DrLa Jolla, CA 92037

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyNephrology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi, Punjabi Speaks English
La Jolla , CALa Jolla , CASan Marcos , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Pt B D S Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Rakesh Malhotra

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Banner Health - Medicare
  • Banner Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • 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
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans

Medical Specialties

Rakesh Malhotra has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Rakesh Malhotra has the following 8 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Rakesh Malhotra holds an expired medical license in the states of Arizona and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Arizona that expired in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Pt B D S Postgraduate Institute Of Medical Sciences in 2001.

NPI Number

Rakesh Malhotra's NPI number is 1326346818.

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Rakesh Malhotra speaks English, Hindi, and Punjabi.
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Rakesh Malhotra is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center.

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