About Davita Northside Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Northside Dialysis is a for-profit dialysis facility in Pittsburgh, PA, serving patients in Allegheny County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 23 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Northside Dialysis 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Davita Northside Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 2010, providing 16 years of dialysis care to the Pittsburgh community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 1 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita Northside Dialysis has received a 3-star overall quality rating from CMS, indicating average performance across dialysis quality measures including survival rates, hospitalization, and infection control. CMS evaluates dialysis facilities regularly to help patients make informed decisions about their care in Pittsburgh, PA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 20.3 (330.0 patients)
Davita Northside Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 191.3 (68.0 patients)
Davita Northside Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 35.2 (81.0 patients)
Davita Northside Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.0
Davita Northside Dialysis performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 48.7 (85.0 patients)
Davita Northside Dialysis performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 1.33 (43.0 patients)
Davita Northside Dialysis performs as expected for emergency dept visits, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare Data
Treatment Services
Dialysis modalities and scheduling options
In-Center Hemodialysis
AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
AvailableA home-based dialysis method using the lining of the abdomen to filter blood. Offers greater scheduling flexibility for patients.
Home Hemodialysis Training
AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Davita Northside Dialysis's arteriovenous fistula rate is 48.7%, which falls below recommended levels. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 31.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Northside Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Davita Northside Dialysis?
Davita Northside Dialysis has a 3-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which evaluates dialysis facilities on patient outcomes, safety, and clinical measures.
What dialysis services does Davita Northside Dialysis offer?
Davita Northside Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Davita Northside Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Northside Dialysis is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Northside Dialysis have?
Davita Northside Dialysis has 23 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Northside Dialysis?
1 physicians are affiliated with Davita Northside Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·