--- title: "Dr. Meenal Shah | Nephrologist in Tracy, CA" description: "Dr. Meenal Shah, M.D. practices Nephrology in Tracy, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-meenal-shah-1046240127" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Meenal Shah, M.D. ![Meenal Shah, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/SWiWXMCUqnwHD2PB3dhFdML5Y05WUZvPwvcGQVy17-s/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(405 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Meenal Shah, M.D. ## Nephrology - Accepting new patients [445 W. Eaton Ave.Tracy, CA 95376](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=445+W.+Eaton+Ave.+Tracy%2C+CA+95376+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-830-4062](tel:+12098304062) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-meenal-shah-1046240127#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-meenal-shah-1046240127#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-meenal-shah-1046240127#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-meenal-shah-1046240127#provider-services) ## About Dr. Shah Languages English, Hindi (Fluent), Spanish (Interpreter available), Punjabi (Basic), and Gujarati (Fluent) Gender Female Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care I believe in individualized medicine. Every patient is different based on their disease process, as well as individual needs and beliefs. My goal is to provide the most up-to-date, evidence-based Nephrology care to the "person," empower him/her with knowledge and be their advocate. I encourage active patient participation in their healthcare choices with me as their guide and strive to build trusting relationships with them. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include Indian classical music, family, hiking. ## Education and training **Medical school:** NHL Municipal Medical College, Ahmedabad, India **Internship:** Hanemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA **Residency:** Drexel University college of medicine (MCP Hahnemann University hospital) **Fellowship:** Hanemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA ## Board certifications - Nephrology - Board Certified ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Memorial Medical Center Modesto - Sutter Tracy Community Hospital ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 445 W. Eaton Ave. Tracy, CA 95376 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=445+W.+Eaton+Ave.+Tracy%2C+CA+95376+US) [209-830-4062](tel:+12098304062) 209-830-8203 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acute Dialysis - Chronic Dialysis - Kidney Stone Prevention ### Conditions - Acute glomerulonephritis - [Chronic kidney disease (CKD)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - Electrolyte disorders - High blood pressure - Hypertensive kidney disease ### Reasons for visit - Chronic Kidney Disease Management - High Blood Pressure Management ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Chronic kidney disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/chronic-kidney-disease) - [Kidney and bladder cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-bladder-cancer) - [Kidney disease and nephrology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/kidney-disease-nephrology) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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