505
San Marin Dr. Bldg. A, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945
Phone: 415-897-2400
Administration Fax: 415-897-2422
Data Fax: 415-897-2443
Toll-free for Patients: 1-800-232-3773
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What is Dialysis Facility Compare (DFC)?
Dialysis Facility Compare is a webpage on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website. DFC allows patients to search for Medicare-approved dialysis facilities based on a city, state, or specific zip code. DFC provides data about dialysis facilities* including facility characteristics such as:
- address and phone number
- types of dialysis offered [in-center hemo or peritoneal (home) dialysis]
- facility ownership type (profit or nonprofit)
- whether facility offers dialysis shifts after 5 pm
- number of dialysis treatment stations
DFC also has information about quality measures such as:
- percent of patients with adequacy of hemodialysis--Urea Reduction Ratio of 65 or greater
- percent of patients that have anemia under control (having a hematocrit of 33 or greater)
- patient survival information
* Note: DFC attempts to include all Medicare-certified dialysis facilities; however, it may take several months for newly-approved dialysis facilities to appear on this site. Also, there are a few dialysis facilities operating without Medicare certification, and these facilities are NOT listed on DFC.
Why Should Patients Use Dialysis Facility Compare (DFC)?
One of the most common uses of DFC is to search for Medicare-approved dialysis facilities close to a specific city or zip code. In addition, studies show that patients who are involved in their healthcare decisions tend to experience better health. Understanding ESRD and its treatment is a good way to get involved and the info on DFC is intended to help patients become more informed.
505 San Marin Dr. Bldg. A, Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945
Phone: 415-897-2400
Administration Fax: 415-897-2422
Data Fax: 415-897-2443
Toll-free for Patients: 1-800-232-3773