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Nephrology Services Throughout Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin

CCM

Rockford Nephrology, in partnership with Passionate Care Management, offers Kidney Care Management (KCM) services as a part of your Medicare benefits (as well as some insurances) when you meet the eligibility requirements. You may be referred for KCM by your nephrologist or nurse practitioner if you have two or more qualifying conditions, as outlined by Medicare. The clinical staff will make monthly calls to those enrolled in KCM to identify any symptoms or problems occurring between office visits, in an effort to maintain health and prevent the need for hospitalization. They will provide education about disease, diet, and medications. They will help to create a care plan, identifying goals, barriers, and outcomes to focus on together. They will provide resources and support as needed to meet those health goals.

Enrollment in the program is by verbal consent over the phone. You may be responsible for co-pays and deductibles based on your insurance plan(s). You may withdraw at any time.


For more information about CCM or to see if you qualify, please feel free to contact our office or discuss with your nephrologist at your next office visit.

To reach Passionate Care Management, you can call them at (800)300-5649 or email them at info@passionateccm.com

You can also visit https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/chronic-care-management-services.html or www.passionatecaremanagement.com

Anemia Therapy

Kidneys make a hormone called erythropoietin which sends a message to your body to make red blood cells. When you have kidney disease, you may not be making enough of this hormone, which can cause you to become anemic. Your body also needs enough iron to make red blood cells. Without enough red blood cells, you may experience tiredness, low energy, paleness, dizziness, or shortness of breath. Your nephrologist monitors your blood counts and iron levels when you get your labs drawn. If you are found to be anemic, our Rockford office offers treatment with ESA (erythropoietin stimulating agents) injections. If your iron levels are low, IV Iron may be ordered if you are unable to take iron tablets, or if you’ve tried iron tablets and they did not raise your iron levels to your goal. IV Iron will be arranged at an outpatient infusion center and given to you directly into a vein. If your iron levels are good, but you are found to be anemic, ESA injections may be prescribed. These are given as an injection in your arm on a monthly basis by one of our clinical staff until you have reached your goal blood count. If your nephrologist prescribes either of these anemia therapies, our staff will verify coverage with your insurance company and notify you of their decision and requirements.

For more information, please feel free to contact our office. Injections by appointment only.

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Simply call our friendly staff at (815) 227-8300.

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