DaVita Inc. announces the following Webcast:

  What:     DaVita Q4 2002 Earnings Conference Call

  When:     02/14/03 @ 1:30 PM EST

  Where:    http://www.firstcallevents.com/service/ajwz374344526gf12.html

  How:      Live over the Internet -- Simply log on to the web at the
            address above.

  Contact:  LeAnne Zumwalt, Vice President of DaVita Inc., +1-310-750-2072,
            or fax, +1-650-401-2283, or lzumwalt@davita.com

If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived at www.davita.com.

  (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020729/DAVITALOGO )

  About DaVita

DaVita is a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure. The Company owns and operates kidney dialysis centers and home peritoneal dialysis programs domestically in 32 states, as well as Washington, D.C. As of December 31, 2002, DaVita operated 515 outpatient dialysis facilities serving 45,000 patients, including 3,400 patients in 30 centers under management.

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SOURCE: DaVita Inc.