Best Nephrology Physician in Santa Cruz
Finding the right nephrology physician in Santa Cruz means weighing insurance coverage, distance, and bedside manner. The metro has a growing bench of nephrology physician — 7 nephrology physician are listed below.
7 nephrology physician in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Nephrology Medical Group, Inc..
4.5Santa Cruz Nephrology Medical Group, Inc.. · Nephrology Physician
1595 Soquel Dr.(831) 476-1551

Surinder Kumar, MD, FACP,FASN,CCD
4.5Surinder Kumar · Nephrology Physician
1595 Soquel Dr.(831) 476-1551


William Richard Raffo, MD
4.5William Richard Raffo · Nephrology Physician
2025 Soquel Ave(831) 458-5597
Maritina Solomon Rodriguez, MD
4.5Maritina Solomon Rodriguez · Nephrology Physician
1595 Soquel Drive(831) 476-1551
Nephrology Physician in Santa Cruz by insurance
These providers list this insurance as accepted, but coverage should be confirmed directly with the provider before booking.
Nephrology Physician in nearby cities
Same specialty in cities near Santa Cruz — useful if your insurance network extends across the metro.
About finding a nephrology physician in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has nephrology physician practicing across hospital systems, group practices, and independent clinics. When choosing a nephrology physician in Santa Cruz, the three factors most patients care about are: insurance acceptance, distance from home or work, and patient reviews. Heallexa shows all three on every listing so you can compare without clicking back and forth.
Many Santa Cruz nephrology physician list major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, Humana, and Medicare. Listings reflect what providers have indicated they accept — always confirm in-network status directly with the office before booking. Out-of-network visits can cost 3–5× more than in-network ones.
Common questions about nephrology physician in Santa Cruz
What should I ask a nephrology physician in Santa Cruz before booking?+
Confirm three things: (1) they currently accept your specific insurance plan and network tier, (2) the office location and parking, and (3) typical wait times for new-patient visits.
Is telehealth available with Santa Cruz nephrology physician?+
Many Santa Cruz nephrology physician offer telehealth visits, especially for follow-ups, prescription refills, and consultations. Look for the telehealth badge on each profile.
How are these Santa Cruz nephrology physician verified?+
Every listing on Heallexa is matched against NPI records and state license databases. Credentials, board certifications, and active license status are surfaced on each profile.
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