Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rakesh Malhotra, M.D., M.P.H.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1326346818
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(800) 926-8273
Additional location
1550 North Imperial Avenue, Suite 1
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 352-1731
fax (760) 545-0245
Mailing address
Po Box 232410
San Diego, CA 921932410

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 24, 2019
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A141208

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1326346818. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,065
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$332,000
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 1,223 257 $119
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 192 171 $172
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 184 31 $351
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 124 67 $138
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 90 24 $306
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 89 63 $113
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 74 24 $306
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 38 23 $139
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 29 29 $228
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 11 11 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in San Diego Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,152
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 2 $2,149.46
Travere Therapeutics, INC. 1 $2.66

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,000
Food and Beverage
$149
Education
$3

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
479
Patients
123
Total drug cost
$145,332
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 89 29 $89,950
Losartan Potassium Generic 49 20 $710
Furosemide Generic 44 20 $372
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 40 15 $537
Chlorthalidone Generic 39 14 $515
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 31 12 $21,268
Lisinopril Generic 29 0 $322
Calcium Acetate Generic 26 13 $2,421
Lokelma (Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate) Brand 24 0 $24,805
Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) Brand 24 0 $2,280

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rakesh Malhotra's medical specialty?
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra practices Nephrology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Rakesh Malhotra practice?
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra practices at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103. Office phone: 8009268273.
What is Dr. Rakesh Malhotra's NPI?
Dr. Rakesh Malhotra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326346818, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rakesh Malhotra accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Malhotra accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rakesh Malhotra commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.