About Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253
Dialysis facility overview and details
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 is a for-profit dialysis facility in Portsmouth, VA, serving patients in Portsmouth City County and the surrounding area. The facility is operated by Fresenius Medical Care, one of the major dialysis providers in the United States. With 28 treatment stations, the facility can serve multiple patients simultaneously during each shift.
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 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.
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 has been Medicare certified since 1998, providing 28 years of dialysis care to the Portsmouth community. The facility holds a 1-star CMS quality rating. Patients should review the detailed quality measures below when evaluating their dialysis options. 4 physicians are affiliated with this facility.
When choosing a dialysis center in Portsmouth, VA, 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
Poor
CMS Overall Dialysis Facility Rating
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 has received a 1-star quality rating from CMS. Patients in Portsmouth, VA should review the detailed quality measures below, including survival rates and infection data, and discuss these findings with their nephrologist when evaluating dialysis options.
Patient Survival
Patient mortality rates compared to expected
Rate: 32.5 (470.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 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: 126.6 (102.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 performs as expected for hospitalization, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Readmission
Rate of patients readmitted within 30 days
Rate: 22.5 (82.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 performs as expected for readmission, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Transplant Waitlist
Rate of patients placed on kidney transplant waitlist
Rate: 47.8 (35.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 performs as expected for transplant waitlist, consistent with national benchmarks for dialysis facilities.
Bloodstream Infections
Standardized infection ratio for bloodstream infections
Rate: 0.08
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 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: 31.0 (95.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 performs worse than expected for vascular access (fistula). Patients should discuss these results with their care team.
Emergency Dept Visits
Rate of emergency department visits within 30 days
Rate: 1.13 (61.0 patients)
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 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
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253's arteriovenous fistula rate is 31.0%, which falls below recommended levels. 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. 49.0% of patients use long-term catheters for vascular access. Higher catheter use is associated with increased infection risk.
Doctors at Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253
4 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253
What is the CMS rating for Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253?
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 has a 1-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 Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 offer?
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 offers in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training.
Is Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 part of a chain?
Yes, Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 is operated by Fresenius Medical Care.
How many treatment stations does Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 have?
Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253 has 28 dialysis treatment stations, allowing multiple patients to receive treatment simultaneously.
How many doctors practice at Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253?
4 physicians are affiliated with Rai - Airline-portsmouth 7253. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Data source: CMS Dialysis Facility Compare ·