About Fkc - New Orleans Uptown
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown is a for-profit dialysis facility in New Orleans, LA, serving patients in Orleans County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 13 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown 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 - New Orleans Uptown has been Medicare certified since 2018, providing 8 years of dialysis care to the New Orleans community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 2 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in New Orleans, LA, 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
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown 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 New Orleans, LA.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 18.0 (143.0 patients)
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 173.5 (48.0 patients)
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 32.1 (46.0 patients)
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 1.22
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown 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: 60.6 (74.0 patients)
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown performs as expected for vascular access (fistula), 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 - New Orleans Uptown's arteriovenous fistula rate is 60.6%, 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. 97% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 11.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Fkc - New Orleans Uptown
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fkc - New Orleans Uptown
What is the CMS rating for Fkc - New Orleans Uptown?
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown 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 - New Orleans Uptown offer?
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fkc - New Orleans Uptown part of a chain?
Yes, Fkc - New Orleans Uptown is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fkc - New Orleans Uptown have?
Fkc - New Orleans Uptown has 13 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fkc - New Orleans Uptown?
2 physicians are affiliated with Fkc - New Orleans Uptown. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·