dialysis center in Buffalo, NY
Erie County Medical Center
462 Grider Street, Dialysis Unit, Buffalo, NY 14215 · (716) 898-1400
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
Erie County Medical Center at a glance
Erie County Medical Center is a non-profit dialysis center in Buffalo, New York (Erie County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.1.
It has 36 dialysis stations.
Patient survival was rated "as expected" compared with what CMS expected for its patients.
Treatment options: in-center hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis training, plus a late (evening) shift.
Facility details
- Type
- Dialysis center
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1980
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis, Peritoneal dialysis, Home hemodialysis training
- County
- Erie County
- CMS Certification Number
- 332350
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis facility star rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 36 | 19 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patient survival | As Expected | |||
| Hospital admissions | As Expected | |||
| Hospital readmissions | As Expected | |||
| Bloodstream infections | As Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | As Expected | |||
| Fistula use (preferred access) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 99% | 93% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Erie County Medical Center's rating?
Erie County Medical Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for New York dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Erie County Medical Center and how do I contact it?
Erie County Medical Center is at 462 Grider Street, Dialysis Unit, Buffalo, NY 14215. Phone: (716) 898-1400.
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.