Fharak Maa Chip, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Fharak Maa Chip is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in National City, CA with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(619) 475-4900National City, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Fharak Maa Chip, M.D. in person in National City or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the National City area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 51% of reporting doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 563 Internal Medicine providers in CASee all Internal Medicine in National City21+ years experienceNPI since 2011

Older · 1943dNPPES updated 2021-01-26 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

655 Euclid Ave Suite 303, National City, CA 91950-2957

Fax: (619) 475-8373
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

0.77%

California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in California

0.77% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

56.5%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-26.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

313

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

248

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,821

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $980k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+45%)75%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+35%)57%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Higher than avg (+18%)50%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-8%)41%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$121 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Fharak Maa Chip's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 25, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4225 Executive Sq Ste 450, La Jolla, CA 92037-8411

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190007

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Fharak Maa Chip

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Fharak Maa Chip for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to National City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Fharak Maa Chip

NPI records show Dr. Maa Chip as active with telehealth listed in National City, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (619) 475-4900.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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