DALLAS NEPHROLOGY ASSOCIATES
NPI 1053634030
Clinic/Center - Ambulatory Surgical in Dallas, TX

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Injection, alteplase recombinant, 1 mg

Alteplase recombinant is a medication given by injection. It's a clot-busting drug used to treat conditions like strokes or heart attacks by dissolving blood clots that block blood flow. The dose is typically 1 mg. It's crucial to administer it quickly after symptoms appear.

This service was performed 450 times for 111 patients

Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist

This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A balloon is then used to widen a narrow section of this circuit. A radiologist reviews the procedure to ensure accuracy.

This service was performed 459 times for 323 patients

Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and insertion of stent in dialysis segment with review by radiologist

This procedure involves placing a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, a system used to clean your blood when kidneys are not working properly. A stent, a small tube, is then inserted into the dialysis segment to keep it open. A radiologist reviews the process to ensure accuracy.

This service was performed 31 times for 29 patients

Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist

This procedure involves inserting a needle or tube into your hemodialysis circuit, which is part of the system that cleans your blood when your kidneys can't. A radiologist, a doctor specialized in imaging techniques, will review the process to ensure everything is correct.

This service was performed 91 times for 83 patients

Insertion of tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)

The insertion of a tunneled central venous tube is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube is placed into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest. This tube allows healthcare providers to give medications, fluids, or nutrients directly into your bloodstream over a longer period.

This service was performed 37 times for 35 patients

Mechanical removal of obstructive material from central venous tube

This procedure involves clearing blockages from a central venous tube, a device inserted into your large veins for treatment. Obstructive material can hinder the tube's function, so medical professionals use specific techniques to remove this material and restore proper functioning.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment and placement of stent with review by radiologist

This is a procedure to improve your dialysis treatment. If a blood clot blocks your dialysis circuit, it's removed or dissolved. If the dialysis segment is narrow, a balloon is used to widen it. Sometimes, a stent is placed to keep it open. A radiologist reviews all these steps to ensure accuracy.

This service was performed 42 times for 35 patients

Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube

This procedure involves eliminating a blood clot in your hemodialysis circuit, ensuring smooth blood flow. A balloon tube is used to widen the dialysis segment if needed. Images are taken and reviewed by a radiologist to confirm successful completion.

This service was performed 170 times for 98 patients

Replacement of tunneled central venous tube

A tunneled central venous tube replacement is a procedure where an existing tube, used to deliver medication or nutrition directly to a large vein, is replaced. This is done under local anesthesia and involves inserting a new tube through a small incision.

This service was performed 71 times for 60 patients

CLIA Information

The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) of 1988 applies to facilities or sites that test human specimens for health assessment or to diagnose, prevent, or treat disease. The CLIA Program sets standards for clinical laboratory testing and issues certificates. The NPI / CLIA crosswalk information for this NPI number is:

CLIA Number

45D2037048

Facility Type

Physician Office

Certificate Effective Date

February 17, 2026

Certificate Expiration Date

February 16, 2028

Laboratory Director

ALEXANDER LIANG

Certificate Type

Certificate of Waiver

Certificate Type Description

This CLIA certificate is issued to Dallas Nephrology Associates to perform only waived tests. CLIA defines waived tests as simple tests with a low risk for an incorrect result. Waived tests include certain tests listed in CLIA regulations, tests cleared by the FDA for home use and tests approved by the FDA for waived status and that meet CLIA waiver criteria.

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