Nephrology
Healthcare providers specializing in nephrology
Below are providers registered under the 207RN0300X taxonomy in the official NPI Registry.
📊 Healthcare Market Snapshot for Nephrology
Top States for Nephrology
US states with the highest concentration of nephrology providers
Top Cities for Nephrology
US cities with the highest concentration of nephrology providers
| Rank | City | State | Provider Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | NY | 254 |
| #2 | Houston | TX | 221 |
| #3 | Chicago | IL | 179 |
| #4 | Los Angeles | CA | 168 |
| #5 | Philadelphia | PA | 157 |
| #6 | Dallas | TX | 149 |
| #7 | Boston | MA | 138 |
| #8 | Brooklyn | NY | 137 |
| #9 | Baltimore | MD | 124 |
| #10 | San Antonio | TX | 105 |
Longest-Registered Nephrology Providers
Providers with the most years of registration history as nephrology specialists
John Shepherd, MD
Michael Roppolo, MD
Edward Hoehn-saric, MD
Hanna Von Hardenberg, MD
Robert Nee, M.D
William Shaffer, M.D
Richard Benson, M.D
Robert Gayner, MD
Eric Pride, M.D
Richard Snyder, DO
Recently Registered Nephrology Providers
Newly registered healthcare providers specializing in nephrology
Macon Kidney Institute
Sivaramakrishnan Ramanarayanan, MD, DM , MRCP (UK)
Mahyar Tahbaz, Do
Jericho Nephrology Pllc
Kidney Vitalium Partners Pllc
Fort Health Partners Pllc
Clinical Specialty Associates
Dominador - Willie Llc
Advanced Kidney And Hypertension Center, Pllc
Shirsat Md Professional Llc
Related Specialties in Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other healthcare specialties related to nephrology
About Nephrology Providers
A nephrologist is a medical physician who specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders. They treat chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, and hypertension, and manage patients undergoing dialysis or kidney transplants. Nephrologists earn an MD or DO, complete a three-year internal medicine residency, and then complete a two-year nephrology fellowship. They are experts in managing fluid balance, electrolytes, and kidney function using medical treatments.
Verifying a nephrologist's NPI number is critical for billing kidney treatments, outpatient dialysis sessions, and physician consultations. Insurance plans require the nephrologist's individual NPI on medical claims to reimburse for chronic kidney care. The NPI database verifies the physician's state licensing, active board certification, and nephrology taxonomy classification. Patients and clinic staff search the registry to confirm network enrollment, which helps prevent claims rejection and ensures proper billing.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nephrology
How many Nephrology providers are registered in the US?
There are currently 14,229 registered nephrology providers in the United States, according to the official CMS NPI registry database.
Which state has the most Nephrology providers?
California has the highest concentration of nephrology specialists, with 1,595 registered providers.
What is the oldest registered Nephrology provider?
The oldest registered nephrology provider in the database is John Shepherd, MD, who registered on 05/23/2005 with NPI number 1225031271.
How do I find a Nephrology near me?
You can find nephrology providers near you by browsing our directory by state or city, or by using the search bar at the top of the page to filter by name and state.
What credentials do Nephrology providers typically have?
A nephrologist is a medical physician who specializes in the diagnosis, medical management, and treatment of kidney diseases and disorders. They treat chronic kidney disease (CKD), acute kidney injury, kidney stones, polycystic kidney disease, and hypertension, and manage patients undergoing dialysis or kidney transplants. Nephrologists earn an MD or DO, complete a three-year internal medicine residency, and then complete a two-year nephrology fellowship. They are experts in managing fluid balance, electrolytes, and kidney function using medical treatments.
How do I verify a Nephrology's NPI number?
You can verify any Nephrology's NPI number by searching on NPILookup using their name or NPI number. All data is sourced directly from the official CMS NPPES registry.
What is the taxonomy code for Nephrology?
The primary taxonomy code for Nephrology is 207RN0300X.
Can Nephrology providers bill insurance?
Yes, Nephrology providers can bill health insurance. As licensed physicians, they must use their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number on all medical insurance claims, including private plans, Medicare, and Medicaid, to identify themselves as the rendering provider and ensure proper billing.