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EL CENTRO DESERT DIALYSIS CENTER
NPI 1104938901
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in El Centro, CA

Active since August 31, 2006
5/5
Overall Rating
110 S 5TH ST, EL CENTRO, CA 92243(760) 353-0353(760) 353-0411 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2023, Aug 5, 2021, Oct 29, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About El Centro Desert Dialysis Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

EL CENTRO DESERT DIALYSIS CENTER (NPI 1104938901) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in El Centro, California and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104938901
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameBIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.
Location Address110 S 5TH STEl Centro, CA 92243-3011
Mailing Address110 S 5th StEl Centro, CA 92243-3011 · (760) 353-0353 · Fax (760) 353-0411
Phone(760) 353-0353
Fax(760) 353-0411
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2023
✔ NPI 1104938901 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) TreatmentAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QE0700X
110 S 5TH ST, El Centro, CA 92243
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEl Centro Desert Dialysis Center

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Dialysis Facility Compare Information

Quality of Patient Care Rating Quality of Patient Care Rating
The Medicare program calculates star ratings using specific measure data reported by dialysis centers to Medicare and data from the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey.		 - 5 out of 5 stars - A Much Above Average
Dialysis Facility TypeProfit
Is it part of a chain?Yes
Corporate NameFresenius Medical Care
Shifts Starting After 5PM Shifts Starting After 5PM
If you can start your dialysis treatment at 5pm or later. These centers may also offer the ability for you to receive dialysis while you sleep.		No
In-Center Hemodialysis In-Center Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is the most common method for treating advanced and permanent kidney failure. In hemodialysis, your blood flows slowly through a filter to remove wastes and extra fluids and the clean blood is returned to your body.		Yes
Number of Hemodialysis Stations Number of Hemodialysis Stations
The number of hemodialysis stations in the dialysis facility.		20
Peritoneal Dialysis Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter your blood inside your body. It uses a soft tube to fill your abdomen with a cleansing liquid that removes waste products from your body and the liquid is drained out of your body after a few hours.		No
Home Hemodialysis Training Home Hemodialysis Training
If the dialysis center offers training for patients and caregivers to learn to do hemodialysis treatments at home.		No
Certification or Recertification Date10-31-1989
Kidney Doctors' Communication and Caring Kidney Doctors' Communication and Caring
Patients who reported that kidney doctors "always" communicated well and cared for them as a person.		85% - - 5 out of 5 stars - Much Above Average
Dialysis center staff, care, and operations Dialysis center staff, care, and operations
Patients who reported that dialysis center staff "always" communicated well, kept patients comfortable and pain-free as possible, behaved in a professional manner, and kept the center clean.		71% - - 4 out of 5 stars - Above Average
Providing Information to Patients Providing Information to Patients
Patients who reported that YES their kidney doctors and dialysis center staff gave them the information they needed to take care of their health.		86% - - 5 out of 5 stars - Much Above Average
Rating of Kidney Doctors Rating of Kidney Doctors
Patients who gave their kidney doctors a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).		78% - - 5 out of 5 stars - Much Above Average
Rating of Dialysis Center Staff Rating of Dialysis Center Staff
Patients who gave the dialysis center staff a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).		74% - - 4 out of 5 stars - Above Average
Rating of Dialysis Center Rating of Dialysis Center
Patients who gave the dialysis center a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst possible) to 10 (best possible).		74% - - 3 out of 5 stars - Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC.'s NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1104938901, enumerated as an "organization" on August 31, 2006.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 110 S 5TH ST EL CENTRO, CA 92243 and the phone number is (760) 353-0353.

What is the provider's specialty?

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QE0700X and a focus in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment.

What insurance does BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF CALIFORNIA, INC. accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: UnitedHealthcare. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.