Compare 83 nephrologists in Jacksonville, FL. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Nephrologists
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Accepting patients
86%
Most common: MD
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Jacksonville is where Mayo Clinic meets a sprawling Southern city. The Mayo campus gives Jacksonville a national reputation for complex specialty care, but the day-to-day healthcare experience for most residents is shaped by Baptist Health, the region's largest system, and UF Health Jacksonville, which serves as the safety-net hospital for the urban core.
Jacksonville has 83 nephrologists. The most common credential is MD (86%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Jacksonville covers over 875 square miles, which means healthcare access depends heavily on which part of the city you live in. The Southbank medical district near downtown, the Mayo Clinic campus off San Pablo Road on the east side, and the Baptist South campus in Mandarin form three distinct hubs. Bridges over the St. Johns River create bottlenecks, so crossing the river for appointments adds real time.
Providers practice throughout Jacksonville. Riverside is a walkable urban neighborhood near Baptist Medical Center's downtown campus with a growing medical office district. San Marco is a charming neighborhood south of downtown with independent practices and proximity to Baptist and Nemours. Avondale is a residential area adjacent to Riverside, sharing access to Baptist and St. Vincent's medical facilities. Jacksonville Beach is beaches communities served by Baptist Beaches hospital and Mayo Clinic's main campus nearby.
Nearby hospitals include Mayo Clinic Jacksonville, UF Health Jacksonville, and Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Local training programs run through University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville and Mayo Clinic School of Medicine (Jacksonville campus). Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is one of three Mayo Clinic campuses and a nationally ranked destination for specialty care.
The first visit includes a thorough review of your kidney function labs (creatinine, GFR, urinalysis), blood pressure readings, medications, and medical history. The nephrologist will assess the cause and stage of kidney disease and develop a management plan focused on slowing progression. This often involves medication adjustments, dietary changes, and monitoring. If dialysis is likely in the future, they will discuss access planning and options well in advance.
Jacksonville is growing fast, and many primary care practices in new communities like Nocatee and the Town Center area are actively accepting new patients. If your first choice is full, ask about satellite offices.
See a nephrologist if your PCP identifies declining kidney function (elevated creatinine, low GFR), protein in your urine, difficult-to-control high blood pressure despite multiple medications, recurrent kidney stones, electrolyte abnormalities, or if you are approaching the need for dialysis. Your primary care doctor will typically refer you when kidney function drops below a certain threshold.
Office visit copay: $30-75 · Kidney function panel: $50-200 · Dialysis: $250-500 per session · Kidney transplant: $250,000-400,000+
Jacksonville, FL has 83 licensed nephrologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of nephrologists in Jacksonville, FL are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Florida Blue has the largest market share in the Jacksonville area for both employer and individual plans. On the ACA marketplace, Ambetter and Molina offer lower-cost options. Many military families use TRICARE, and Baptist Health accepts most TRICARE plans.
An office visit copay is $30 to $75. A kidney function panel costs $50 to $200. Each dialysis session costs $250 to $500. A kidney transplant runs $250,000 to $400,000 or more. Actual costs in Jacksonville, FL depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Dialysis costs are largely covered by Medicare. For CKD patients not yet on dialysis, newer medications like SGLT2 inhibitors can slow progression but may require prior authorization. Ask about manufacturer assistance programs for expensive kidney medications.
Baptist Health dominates primary care in Jacksonville, with the most locations and the largest physician network. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville is primarily a referral center for complex cases, not a place most residents go for routine care. UF Health Jacksonville is the main safety-net hospital for uninsured and underinsured patients.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Jacksonville, FL, 86% hold the MD credential and 6% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
84% of nephrologists in Jacksonville, FL accept Medicare. Medicare covers dialysis for all patients with end-stage kidney disease, regardless of age. Medicare also covers kidney transplant evaluation and surgery. Monthly lab work is covered for dialysis patients. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
For most departments, yes. Mayo Clinic Jacksonville operates primarily as a referral center for complex or rare conditions. Your primary care physician or specialist can initiate a referral. Some departments accept self-referrals, but calling ahead to check is recommended.
It depends on your location. UF Health Jacksonville downtown is the region's primary Level I trauma center. Baptist Medical Center downtown and Baptist South in Mandarin also have emergency departments. The Beaches community is served by Baptist Beaches.
Top accepted carriers in Jacksonville, FL include medicare, unitedhealthcare, qhp-16842, centene, and qhp-17091.
Nephrology visits are covered as specialist visits. Medicare covers dialysis for all patients with end-stage kidney disease regardless of age. Dialysis and transplant are among the most expensive treatments in medicine. If you are approaching dialysis, your nephrologist's office can help navigate insurance and disability benefits. Medications for CKD, especially newer ones like SGLT2 inhibitors, may require prior authorization.