Find a nephrologist near you
Nephrologists treat kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, dialysis care, kidney transplants and blood pressure problems linked to the kidneys.
Nephrologists10,010Medicare-enrolled nationwide
States50with at least one nephrologist
Most inCA1,843 in California
Per 100,000 people3U.S. average
Nephrologists by state
Darker states have more nephrologists for their population. Select a state to see its cities.
Nephrologists per 100,000 residents
Cities with the most nephrologists
Every state
Questions about nephrologists
What does a nephrologist do?
Nephrologists treat kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease, dialysis care, kidney transplants and blood pressure problems linked to the kidneys.
How many nephrologists are there in the U.S.?
10,010 nephrologists are enrolled in Medicare according to CMS (data imported October 2026), about 3 for every 100,000 people. California has the most, with 1,843.
How do I find a nephrologist near me?
Choose your state, then your city, to see every Medicare-enrolled nephrologist practicing there with their address, phone number and hospital affiliations. If you have insurance other than Original Medicare, check the doctor is in your plan's network before booking.
Related specialties
Counts are distinct clinicians whose primary Medicare specialty is nephrology; a clinician practicing in several cities appears in each city. Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians national file, imported October 2026; population from the U.S. Census Bureau. About the data.