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Document and Entity Information
shares in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
TheNumberOfReportableSegments
May 05, 2026
shares
Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Mar. 31, 2026  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-14106  
Entity Registrant Name DAVITA INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
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  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.001 par value  
Trading Symbol DVA  
Security Exchange Name NYSE  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | shares   64.2
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2026  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1  
Entity Central Index Key 0000927066  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Number of Reportable Segments | TheNumberOfReportableSegments 1