Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale

Nephrology
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa La Mesa
5995 Severin Dr, 
La Mesa, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
3
conditions
Fresenius Medical Care Balboa La Mesa
5995 Severin Dr, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Ambarish Athavale is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California.

Dr. Athavale is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Minimal Change Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Nephrology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Marathi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Fresenius Medical Care Balboa La Mesa
5995 Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

22 Total Publications

Temporal Recurrent Neural Networks for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury Recovery by Time of Discharge.
Temporal Recurrent Neural Networks for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury Recovery by Time of Discharge.
Journal: AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science proceedings. AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science
Published: June 19, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale

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Is Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale a top-rated expert for Chronic Kidney Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Kidney Disease, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale specialize in?

While Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Chronic Kidney Disease, Glomerulonephritis, and Nephrotic Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.

Does Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Kidney Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale accept my insurance?

Dr. Ambarish M. Athavale accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-462-9992 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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