dialysis center in Huntsville, AL
Fmc Discovery
1131 Eagletree Ln, Ste100, Huntsville, AL 35801 · (256) 489-4160
CMS dialysis facility star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fmc Discovery at a glance
Fmc Discovery is a for-profit dialysis center in Huntsville, Alabama (Madison County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 2.7.
It has 20 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Fresenius Medical Care
- Medicare-certified since
- March 17, 2004
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Madison County
- CMS Certification Number
- 012613
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 20 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | Better than Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | Worse than Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.5% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 2% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Discovery's rating?
Fmc Discovery has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Alabama dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fmc Discovery and how do I contact it?
Fmc Discovery is at 1131 Eagletree Ln, Ste100, Huntsville, AL 35801. Phone: (256) 489-4160.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.