About Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in New York, NY, serving patients in New York County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 25 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center 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.
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center has been Medicare certified since 2013, providing 13 years of dialysis care to the New York community. The facility has earned a 5-star CMS quality rating, reflecting strong performance in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical care. 5 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
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At a Glance
Quality & Outcomes
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting strong performance across patient survival, hospitalization rates, infection control, and clinical care measures. This places the facility among the higher-rated dialysis centers serving patients in New York, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.9 (559.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 154.8 (143.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 24.4 (138.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 24.8 (45.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.42
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center 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: 55.2 (169.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center 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: 0.68 (93.0 patients)
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center 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
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 55.2%, 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. 16.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center
5 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center
What is the CMS rating for Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center?
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center has a 5-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 Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center offer?
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis.
Is Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center have?
Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center has 25 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center?
5 physicians are affiliated with Fmc Avantus Upper Manhattan Dialysis Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·