About Dialyze Direct Sugarland
Dialysis facility overview and details
Dialyze Direct Sugarland is a for-profit dialysis facility in Sugar Land, TX, serving patients in Fort Bend County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 2 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Dialyze Direct Sugarland offers home hemodialysis training services. The facility also provides training for patients who wish to perform hemodialysis at home.
Dialyze Direct Sugarland has been Medicare certified since 2017, providing 9 years of dialysis care to the Sugar Land community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 11 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Sugar Land, TX, 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
Dialyze Direct Sugarland has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Sugar Land, TX 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: 42.2 (619.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland 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: 197.5 (155.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland performs worse than expected for hospitalization. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 31.7 (282.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 128.3 (52.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 42.4 (219.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland 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: 0.98 (173.0 patients)
Dialyze Direct Sugarland 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
Dialyze Direct Sugarland's arteriovenous fistula rate is 42.4%, 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. 77% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 34.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Dialyze Direct Sugarland
11 affiliated physicians
Dr. Ravi Mididoddi, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Lauren Mcdonald, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Naushad Zafar, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Michael Nurenberg, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Ali Ahmed, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Anjana Jagalur, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Terry Le, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Koshy Abraham, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Uday Khosla, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Russell Brink, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Raeeda Gheewala, MD
Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Dialyze Direct Sugarland
What is the CMS rating for Dialyze Direct Sugarland?
Dialyze Direct Sugarland 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 Dialyze Direct Sugarland offer?
Dialyze Direct Sugarland offers home hemodialysis training.
Is Dialyze Direct Sugarland part of a chain?
Yes, Dialyze Direct Sugarland is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Dialyze Direct Sugarland have?
Dialyze Direct Sugarland has 2 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Dialyze Direct Sugarland?
11 physicians are affiliated with Dialyze Direct Sugarland. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·