Max Rady College of Medicine
Term: Nephrologist Visits
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2015-12-14
Definition:
This is an indicator of the number of visits to a nephrologist (kidney specialist). A nephrologist is identified by a value of "016" in the MDBLOC variable of the Medical Services (Physician Claims) data. Pediatric nephrologists are identified using physician billing numbers.
Related concepts
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Dialysis Treatment Start and Dialysis Treatment End
- Length of Time Between First Nephrologist Visit and Dialysis Start
Related terms
- Manitoba Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease Registry
- Medical Patient
- Other Specialist Visits
- Renal Failure
References
- Chartier M, Dart A, Tangri N, Komenda P, Walld R, Bogdanovic B, Burchill C, Koseva I, McGowan K-L, Rajotte L. Care of Manitobans Living with Chronic Kidney Disease. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2015. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)
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