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Document and Entity Information
Sep. 07, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Entity Incorporation State Country Code DE
Amendment Flag false
Entity Central Index Key 0000927066
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 07, 2020
Entity Registrant Name DAVITA INC.
Entity File Number 1-14106
Entity Tax Identification Number 51-0354549
Entity Address, Address Line One 2000 16th Street
Entity Address, City or Town Denver
Entity Address, State or Province CO
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 80202
City Area Code (720)
Local Phone Number 631-2100
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre Commencement Tender Offer false
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Security 12b Title Common Stock, $0.001 par value
Trading Symbol DVA
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company false