Nephrology

Nephrology deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. Through our partnership with our associated board-certified nephrologists from Pioneer Valley Nephrology, we are able to offer residents of Northeastern Connecticut comprehensive nephrology care close to home, at Day Kimball Hospital. A referral from your primary care practitioner (PCP) is required for an outpatient consultation.

Conditions treated include:

acute glomerulonephritis (AGN)
acute interstitial nephritis (AIN)
acute renal failure (ARF)
acute tubular necrosis
anemia
chronic renal failure
diabetic nephropathy
hematuria
electrolyte imbalance
kidney cancer
kidney stones
nephrotic syndrome
polycystic kidney disease
proteinuria & microalbuminuria
urinary tract infection

Billing and Payment Information

Billing for physician consultation office visits will be submitted to your insurance directly by Pioneer Valley Nephrology. Billing for surgical procedures will be submitted to your insurance carrier by more than one party; the physician’s practice for surgical services, Day Kimball Hospital for facility services and NAPA Anesthesia for anesthesiology services, when applicable.

Please check with your insurance carrier for details about your specific coverage, copays, deductibles, any prior authorization requirements and if the physician you are scheduled to see is in your plan’s network of providers. If you have questions about your Day Kimball Hospital bill or need help paying for care, please contact our team of financial counselors. For more information visit our billing page.