Changes in DaVita Inc.'s ownership interest in consolidated subsidiaries (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]

Effects of Changes in DaVita Inc's Ownership Interest on Company's Equity

The effects of changes in DaVita Inc.’s ownership interest on the Company’s equity are as follows:

	Three months ended						Nine months ended
	September 30,						September 30,
	2016			2015			2016			2015
Net income attributable to DaVita Inc.	$	571,332		$	215,872		$	722,148		$	275,732
Decrease in paid-in capital for the purchase of noncontrolling    interests and adjustments to ownership interest		(604	)		(12,094	)		(5,135	)		(20,515	)
Net transfers to noncontrolling interests		(604	)		(12,094	)		(5,135	)		(20,515	)
Net income attributable to DaVita Inc., net of transfers to    noncontrolling interests	$	570,728		$	203,778		$	717,013		$	255,217