About Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies is a for-profit dialysis facility in Newark, DE, serving patients in New Castle County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 3 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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.
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies has been Medicare certified since 2012, providing 14 years of dialysis care to the Newark community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 14 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
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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 Newark, DE.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 23.6 (576.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 104.1 (134.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 23.4 (76.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 55.5 (72.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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: 60.4 (72.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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: 0.78 (93.0 patients)
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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
Not AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies's arteriovenous fistula rate is 60.4%, 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. 17.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies
14 affiliated physicians
Dr. Romil Patel, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Manthodi Faisal, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Collette Mehring, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Piyaporn Apivatanagul, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Carlos Machado, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Miroslaw Zdunek, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Nealanjon Das, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Prayus Tailor, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Jeffrey Cicone, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Feroz Abubacker Kaniyamparambil, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Farhana Chowdhury, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Lindsey Slater, MD
Nephrology
+ 2 more physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies
What is the CMS rating for Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies?
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies 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 Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies offer?
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies part of a chain?
Yes, Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies have?
Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies has 3 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies?
14 physicians are affiliated with Fkc Brandywine Home Therapies. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·