Less Than 65% Of CKD Individuals With Kidney Failure Risk Visit A Nephrologist Within One Year

Less than 65% of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at risk for progression to kidney failure visit a nephrologist within one year of risk determination. Because the analysis occurred using anonymous medical claims records, information was not offered regarding reasons why individuals did not have a nephrology visits. However, it was found that the rate of nephrology visits increased as the five-year risk for progression to kidney failure increases:

In the lowest risk group (five-year kidney failure risk = 0% to 1%), 9.8% had a nephrology visit within one year.
In those with 5-year kidney failure . . .