dialysis center in Birmingham, AL
Fmc Birmingham Metro
2024 4th Ave South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233 · (205) 321-5844
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 Birmingham Metro at a glance
Fmc Birmingham Metro is a for-profit dialysis center in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Alabama average of 2.7.
It has 10 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
- September 21, 2016
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 012687
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 10 | 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 | As Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As 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) | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc Birmingham Metro's rating?
Fmc Birmingham Metro has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Alabama dialysis centers is 2.7 stars.
Where is Fmc Birmingham Metro and how do I contact it?
Fmc Birmingham Metro is at 2024 4th Ave South, Suite 100, Birmingham, AL 35233. Phone: (205) 321-5844.
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.