About Dialysis Direct - Oak Park
Dialysis facility overview and details
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park is a for-profit dialysis facility in Oak Park, IL, serving patients in Cook County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States.
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park offers home hemodialysis training services. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park has been Medicare certified since 2005, providing 21 years of dialysis care to the Oak Park community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 20 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Oak Park, IL, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Oak Park, IL should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 33.4 (671.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park performs worse than expected for patient survival. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 174.8 (233.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 33.4 (355.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park performs worse than expected for readmission. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 36.6 (65.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 38.8 (300.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park performs worse than expected for vascular access (fistula). Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 0.88 (285.0 patients)
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park 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
Not AvailableThe most common form of dialysis, performed at the facility typically three times per week. Blood is filtered through an external machine.
Peritoneal Dialysis
Not 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
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park's arteriovenous fistula rate is 38.8%, 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. 86% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 47.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Dialysis Direct - Oak Park
20 affiliated physicians
Dr. Vaseem Qureshi, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Wasay Humayun, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Gautam Bhanushali
Nephrology
Dr. Neil Ybanez, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Andrew Peck, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Maytee Boonyapredee, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Muamer Mulasmajic, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Patrick Schiller, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Jim Yao, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Muhammad Qureshi, MD
Nephrology
Dr. David Schlieben, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Zaid Haddad, MD
Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dialysis Direct - Oak Park
What is the CMS rating for Dialysis Direct - Oak Park?
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park has a 1-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 Dialysis Direct - Oak Park offer?
Dialysis Direct - Oak Park offers home hemodialysis training.
Is Dialysis Direct - Oak Park part of a chain?
Yes, Dialysis Direct - Oak Park is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Dialysis Direct - Oak Park have?
Station count information is not currently available for Dialysis Direct - Oak Park.
How many doctors practice at Dialysis Direct - Oak Park?
20 physicians are affiliated with Dialysis Direct - Oak Park. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·