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Dialysis Center

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit

1000 BLYTHE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203

9 Stations

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1000 BLYTHE BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203

About Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit

Dialysis facility overview and details

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Charlotte, NC, serving patients in Mecklenburg County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 9 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Peritoneal dialysis allows patients to perform treatment at home, offering greater flexibility in scheduling. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit has been Medicare certified since 1976, providing 50 years of dialysis care to the Charlotte community. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.

When choosing a dialysis center in Charlotte, NC, consider the types of dialysis offered, quality ratings, treatment schedules, and proximity to your home or workplace. Since dialysis patients typically visit three times per week, convenience and quality of care are both critical factors in selecting the right facility.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
Treatment Stations9
Late ShiftNot Available
In-Center HemodialysisYes
Peritoneal DialysisYes
Home TrainingYes
Chain OrganizationIndependent
Profit StatusNon-profit
CountyMecklenburg
Affiliated Doctors1

Quality & Outcomes

CMS quality performance measures

Hospitalization

Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients

As Expected

Rate: 100.5 (11.0 patients)

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Bloodstream Infections

Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections

As Expected

Rate: 0.35

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.

Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data

Treatment Services

Dialysis modalities and scheduling options

In-Center Hemodialysis

Available

The most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.

Peritoneal Dialysis

Available

A home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.

Home Hemodialysis Training

Available

Training program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.

Late Shift Dialysis

Not Available

Evening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.

Clinical Performance

Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data

The facility reports a 26% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population.

Doctors at Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit

What is the CMS rating for Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit?

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.

What dialysis services does Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit offer?

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.

Is Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit part of a chain?

Yes, Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit is operated by Independent.

How many treatment stations does Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit have?

Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit has 9 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.

How many doctors practice at Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit?

1 physicians are affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center Dialysis Unit. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·