Kidney MD

Kidney MD offers the NEPH Plan at $1,900 per year or $161 per month. This plan includes monthly visits, direct access to Dr. Vyas, condition-specific equipment, help with prior authorizations, and same- or next-day visit availability. The Blood Pressure Reset Program runs $500 per month and includes weekly visits and a blood pressure monitor. The practice also offers fee-for-service visits outside of a membership.

Kidney MD bills Medicare Part B directly and accepts Medigap and supplemental plans. For patients with other insurance, the practice provides a superbill through Reimbursify for out-of-network reimbursement. Membership fees do not go through insurance.

Kidney MD schedules new patients within 48 to 72 hours. Once you arrive, the average wait time in the office is about five minutes. NEPH Plan members receive same- or next-day access for urgent concerns.

New patient visits at Kidney MD run approximately 60 minutes. Follow-up visits typically last 30 to 60 minutes. Every visit is with Dr. Vyas directly; the practice does not use rotating providers or mid-level hand-offs.

Yes. Kidney MD provides direct messaging access between visits via a secure text and patient portal. This keeps communication open without requiring a separate appointment for routine questions.

Yes. Kidney MD offers secure video visits for nephrology patients throughout Maryland. Telehealth is a good option for patients who live outside the Catonsville area or prefer virtual care for follow-ups.

The Blood Pressure Reset Program targets poorly controlled blood pressure with weekly visits and an included blood pressure monitor. It runs $500 per month. Patients who stabilize their blood pressure can transition to the NEPH Plan or a fee-for-service arrangement.

Yes. Kidney MD runs the WIN Plan, a medical weight loss program that combines body composition analysis using the SECA mBCA Ultra, medical oversight, and lifestyle guidance. Dr. Vyas also supports patients on GLP-1 medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide.

Yes. Kidney MD offers an employer partnership program for workforce kidney health management. The program gives employees direct access to a kidney specialist to address chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and hypertension before they progress to more serious complications.

Kidney MD offers several evidence-based calculators on its website, including an eGFR Calculator using the CKD-EPI 2021 equation, a Kidney Failure Risk Calculator, a Nutrition and Calorie Calculator aligned with KDOQI guidelines, a Daily Protein Intake Calculator, a CKD Heat Map Calculator, and a Body Fat Calculator. These tools help patients and Dr. Vyas track kidney function and nutritional needs between visits.