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Document and Entity Information (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Jan. 31, 2014
Jun. 28, 2013
Document Type 10-K    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2013    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2013    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Trading Symbol DVA    
Entity Registrant Name DAVITA HEALTHCARE PARTNERS INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000927066    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   213,200,000 212,500,000
Entity Public Float   $ 13,800,000,000 $ 12,800,000,000