About Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center
Dialysis facility overview and details
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center is a for-profit dialysis facility in Toms River, NJ, serving patients in Ocean County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 47 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center 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.
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center has been Medicare certified since 1997, providing 29 years of dialysis care to the Toms River community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 17 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
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center 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 Toms River, NJ.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 21.9 (846.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 153.9 (213.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 23.4 (191.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal 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 (88.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.88
Fmc John J De Palma Renal 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: 56.4 (210.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal 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: 0.76 (236.0 patients)
Fmc John J De Palma Renal 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
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 John J De Palma Renal Center's arteriovenous fistula rate is 56.4%, 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. 99% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 17.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center
17 affiliated physicians
Dr. Ariel Meyer, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Amy Patel, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Joseph Albanese, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Keshani Jain, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Emad Gobran, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Angelo Markatos, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Jose Iglesias, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Katherine Toma, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Nadeem Haider, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Priya Anantharaman, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Joseph Schirripa, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Robert Bruno, DO
Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center
What is the CMS rating for Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center?
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center 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 Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center offer?
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center part of a chain?
Yes, Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center have?
Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center has 47 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center?
17 physicians are affiliated with Fmc John J De Palma Renal Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·