About Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza
Dialysis facility overview and details
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza is a nonprofit dialysis facility in New York, NY, serving patients in New York County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 35 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza offers in-center hemodialysis services. In-center hemodialysis is the most common form of kidney dialysis, typically performed three times per week at the facility. Late-shift dialysis is available, providing scheduling flexibility for patients who work during the day.
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza has been Medicare certified since 1994, providing 32 years of dialysis care to the New York community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 6 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
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza 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 York, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 15.5 (575.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza performs as expected for patient survival, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 162.3 (145.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 27.1 (174.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 33.0 (56.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.39
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza performs better than expected for bloodstream infections, indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Vascular Access (Fistula)
Percentage of patients using arteriovenous fistula — the preferred vascular access
Rate: 53.0 (229.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza 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: 0.69 (95.0 patients)
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza 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
Not 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.
Clinical Performance
Vascular access, adequacy, and vaccination data
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza's arteriovenous fistula rate is 53.0%, 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. 95% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 23.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza
6 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza
What is the CMS rating for Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza?
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza 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 Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza offer?
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza offers in-center hemodialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza part of a chain?
Yes, Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza have?
Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza has 35 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza?
6 physicians are affiliated with Mt. Sinai Kidney Center At East River Plaza. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·