dialysis center in Pittsburgh, PA
Fkc Western Pennsylvania
5124 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 · (412) 682-0205
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
Fkc Western Pennsylvania at a glance
Fkc Western Pennsylvania is a for-profit dialysis center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its dialysis facility star rating, worse than the Pennsylvania average of 3.1.
It has 23 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
- June 1, 1984
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Allegheny County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392542
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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 | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 23 | 17 | 18 |
Outcomes vs. expected
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania 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) | As Expected |
Treatment
| Measure | This facility | Pennsylvania avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult hemodialysis patients with adequate dialysis (Kt/V ≥ 1.2) (higher is better) | 98% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 1% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Better |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Western Pennsylvania's rating?
Fkc Western Pennsylvania has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS dialysis facility star rating. The average for Pennsylvania dialysis centers is 3.1 stars.
Where is Fkc Western Pennsylvania and how do I contact it?
Fkc Western Pennsylvania is at 5124 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224. Phone: (412) 682-0205.
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.