About Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower
Dialysis facility overview and details
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower is a for-profit dialysis facility in Philadelphia, PA, serving patients in Philadelphia County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by DaVita, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 18 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis 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.
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower has been Medicare certified since 2002, providing 24 years of dialysis care to the Philadelphia community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Philadelphia, PA, 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
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Average
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower 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 Philadelphia, PA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.2 (352.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 162.5 (83.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 25.2 (74.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 48.8 (32.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.86
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower performs as expected for bloodstream infections, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 54.0 (92.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower 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: 0.65 (84.0 patients)
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower 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
Not AvailableTraining program for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home, allowing more frequent and flexible treatment schedules.
Late Shift Dialysis
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower's arteriovenous fistula rate is 54.0%, which meets the minimum standard. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. 13.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower
What is the CMS rating for Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower?
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower 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 Pdi - Walnut Tower offer?
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower part of a chain?
Yes, Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower is operated by DaVita.
How many treatment stations does Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower have?
Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower has 18 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower?
3 physicians are affiliated with Davita Pdi - Walnut Tower. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·