About Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis
Dialysis facility overview and details
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis is a nonprofit dialysis facility in Boston, MA, serving patients in Suffolk County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 11 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis 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. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis has been Medicare certified since 1977, providing 49 years of dialysis care to the Boston community. 3 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Boston, MA, 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
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 6.8 (82.0 patients)
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 107.8 (24.0 patients)
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 35.0 (11.0 patients)
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis performs as expected for readmission, 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
AvailableEvening dialysis sessions for patients who work during the day or prefer later treatment times.
Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis
What is the CMS rating for Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis?
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis does not currently have an overall CMS quality rating available.
What dialysis services does Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis offer?
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis part of a chain?
Yes, Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis have?
Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis has 11 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis?
3 physicians are affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital - Dialysis. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·