Your Kidney Care Advocates
Our value-based and holistic approach to health care can mean improved responsiveness and efficiency, more support for the patient, and better results in their overall health.
A Better Kind of Kidney Care
We understand the challenges that come with a chronic kidney disease diagnosis. It can be difficult to hear and even harder to manage the life changes it could bring. At Nephrology Specialist Independent Physicians Association(NSIPA), we approach your kidney care differently.
The most effective tool in managing your kidney disease is your relationship with your nephrologist and our team of Kidney Care Advocates. We’re here to listen to you, answer your questions, and address your concerns as we walk through this process together.
This new holistic approach to patient care is made possible through NSIPA’s administrative team, which offers nephrologists and their team the space and time to address your unique challenges and needs. Our system of data analytics allows us to be more responsive to our patients which leads to early detection, customized treatments, and better outcomes for our patients.
Kidney Care
Done Better
Benefits of Nephrology Specialist Independent Physicians Association's Care Management Program
24/7 Support
We provide a concierge phone number that the patient may call 24/7 with questions about their care.
Kidney Disease Education
We provide one-on-one or group format via telemedicine, which is a video conferencing platform.
Telephonic Triage
ER physicians are on call to evaluate patients via telemedicine in outpatient setting.
Transitional Support
NSIPA provides planning and coordination for patients transitioning from CKD V to ESRD/Dialysis.
Dialysis Preparation
We provide education, modality selection, coordination of visits by PD RN, and much more.
Coordination of Care
NSIPA is your helping hand as you begin this journey of kidney care management.
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Common Questions
We’re here to answer your questions. Here are a few we’re asked frequently.
NSIPA is a nephrology medical group and care management support professionals that provides chronic and end-stage kidney disease patients with a more complete kind of care. Our approach is value-based, which means that we collectively work toward better health care outcomes for you.
Approximately 37 million patients suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and more than 726,000 patients have end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Early detection and optimal starts for your treatment can have a significant impact on your longterm health. We work with you to navigate the life changes that can come with both CKD and ESRD.
Our Care Management Program provides 24/7 support for our patients with board-certified emergency medicine physicians, staff nurses, social workers, dietitians and more. This is done through virtual-first care with robust care coordination, and by removing obstacles to care caused by social determinants of health.
Kidney disease can significantly change your life day-to-day. NSIPA proactively helps you coordinate the many aspects of your care management. We offer transitional care visits that work to ensure that you are safe in your outpatient environment, reconcile your medications, and assisted you with any necessary care coordination.
There are a few dialysis options available; peritoneal, hemodialysis, in-home, or on-site. The method used is dependent upon the patient and their unique needs. We work to find the best solution for each patient. For example, we provide dialysis on wheels, which is an ambulatory dialysis service where a vehicle is sent to the patient’s home because that person cannot effectively travel to the dialysis center.
Kidney Care
Done Better
Expectations for Traditional Care
Fragmented Care
Multiple referrals to specialists can lead to complications with medications and an incomplete picture of your overall health.
Unnecessary Costs
Without an advocate to call for information or advice, you can experience unnecessary hospitalizations and medical expenses.
Left Alone
It is common for patients to be left alone to navigate their medical journey and the life changes that kidney disease can bring.
Take your first step
toward better kidney care