Center of Excellence
New York Artificial Kidney Center (NYAKC) was established in 1999, initially as a 24-station dialysis facility. Today NYAKC is a 62-station facility - the largest independent dialysis center in the United States.
NYAKC is a step ahead of any other dialysis clinic you will find.
Among the attributes that separate NYAKC from competitors:
- Beautiful facility
- Newest state-of-the-art equipment
- Best-trained professional staff
- Best quality outcomes
- Most importantly: Highest patient satisfaction
Consistently 5-star rated by Medicare, and recipient of the 5-Diamond award for patient satisfaction. We pride ourselves on 100% compliance with ALL ethical and regulatory standards.
Everyone at New York Artificial Kidney Center is dedicated to fulfilling our motto:
“THIS CENTER IS A GIFT OF LIFE”
Quality Indicators
Swipe table
| Indicators | NYAKC | Nationwide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality of Care (Medicare Star Rating) | 5-Star | Excellent | Average 3-4 Stars |
| Mortality Rate (Per 100 patients. Lower number is better) | 12.7 | Better than expected | 17.4 |
| Infection Rate (Lower number is better) | 0.24 | Better than expected | 1.01 |
| Blood Transfusions (Per 100 patients. Lower number is better) | 11.8 | Better than expected | 39.2 |
| Blood Waste Removal Rate (Higher number is better) | 96.3% | As expected | 95.9% |
| Hospitalization Rate (Lower number is better) | 161.2 | Better than expected | 183.2 |