About Queens-long Island Renal Institute
Dialysis facility overview and details
Queens-long Island Renal Institute is a nonprofit dialysis facility in New Hyde Park, NY, serving patients in Queens County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Independent, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 15 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Queens-long Island Renal Institute 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.
Queens-long Island Renal Institute has been Medicare certified since 2010, providing 16 years of dialysis care to the New Hyde Park community. CMS has assigned a 3-star quality rating to this facility, indicating average performance across key dialysis quality measures. 9 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in New Hyde Park, NY, 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
Queens-long Island Renal Institute 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 Hyde Park, NY.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 29.8 (537.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute performs worse than expected for patient survival. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Hospitalization
Rate of hospital admissions among dialysis patients
Rate: 143.6 (133.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 26.5 (162.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 61.0 (43.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute performs worse than expected for transplant waitlist. Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.33
Queens-long Island Renal Institute 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: 78.7 (158.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute performs better than expected for vascular access (fistula), indicating stronger outcomes compared to national benchmarks.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 0.47 (133.0 patients)
Queens-long Island Renal Institute 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
Queens-long Island Renal Institute's arteriovenous fistula rate is 78.7%, which exceeds the recommended target. Fistula access is preferred over catheters because it has lower infection rates and better long-term outcomes for dialysis patients. The facility reports a 1% vaccination rate among its dialysis patient population. 95% of hemodialysis patients at this facility meet the Kt/V adequacy target, which measures how effectively toxins are removed during each dialysis session. 8.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. This is within acceptable ranges.
Doctors at Queens-long Island Renal Institute
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Steve Rucker, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Jeffrey Haller, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Muhammed Khalfan, DO
Internal Medicine
Dr. Sayed Ali, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Jeffrey Cohen, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Tejas Patel, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Emad Sedki
Nephrology
Dr. Hiroshi Hikida, DO
Nephrology
Dr. Simon Prince, MD
Nephrology
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Queens-long Island Renal Institute
What is the CMS rating for Queens-long Island Renal Institute?
Queens-long Island Renal Institute 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 Queens-long Island Renal Institute offer?
Queens-long Island Renal Institute offers in-center hemodialysis. Late-shift dialysis is also available.
Is Queens-long Island Renal Institute part of a chain?
Yes, Queens-long Island Renal Institute is operated by Independent.
How many treatment stations does Queens-long Island Renal Institute have?
Queens-long Island Renal Institute has 15 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Queens-long Island Renal Institute?
9 physicians are affiliated with Queens-long Island Renal Institute. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·