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)