dialysis center in Pittston, PA
Fkc Pittston
455 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640 · (570) 655-4115
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 Pittston at a glance
Fkc Pittston is a for-profit dialysis center in Pittston, Pennsylvania (Luzerne 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 13 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
- April 30, 1997
- Treatment options
- In-center hemodialysis
- County
- Luzerne County
- CMS Certification Number
- 392621
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 | 13 | 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 | As Expected | |||
| Blood transfusions | As 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) | 99% | 97.3% | 96.1% | Average |
| Adult patients with high calcium (hypercalcemia) (lower is better) | 3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | Worse |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fkc Pittston's rating?
Fkc Pittston 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 Pittston and how do I contact it?
Fkc Pittston is at 455 North Main Street, Pittston, PA 18640. Phone: (570) 655-4115.
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.