FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH STAR DIALYSIS
NPI 1245639996
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Columbia, SC

Q: What is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment, with taxonomy code 261QE0700X.

Q: What quality rating does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC have?

CMS rates Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis 2 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

Active since August 19, 2014CLIA Certified · 2 labs

2/5

Overall Rating

140 HIGHLAND CENTER DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 736-0473(803) 736-8551 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2023, Aug 11, 2021, Nov 16, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis NPPES

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

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH STAR DIALYSIS (NPI 1245639996) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. The organization holds 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245639996

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X

Legal Business NameFRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CNA KIDNEY CENTERS, LLC

Location Address140 HIGHLAND CENTER DRColumbia, SC 29203-9247

Mailing Address140 Highland Center DrColumbia, SC 29203-9247 · (803) 736-0473 · Fax (803) 736-8551

Phone(803) 736-0473

Fax(803) 736-8551

Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000

Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2023

✔ NPI 1245639996 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

140 HIGHLAND CENTER DR, Columbia, SC 29203

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA 2

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 42D2099423

Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care North Star · Columbia, SC

Active · expires Jul 26, 2027

CLIA Number42D2099423

Laboratory TypeFederally Qualified Health Center

Certificate Effective DateJuly 27, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateJuly 26, 2027

Laboratory DirectorMutinga Nzisa

Laboratory Phone(803) 736-0473

Laboratory LocationFresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care North Star140 Highland Center Drive, Columbia, SC 29203

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Certificate of Waiver 42D0703543

Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care Midtown · Columbia, SC

Active · expires Aug 31, 2026

CLIA Number42D0703543

Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility

Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026

Laboratory DirectorDr. Prakash Prabhu

Laboratory Phone(803) 771-0107

Laboratory LocationFresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care Midtown150 Park Central Drive, Columbia, SC 29203

CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name

This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Dialysis Facility Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, services and patient survey results for Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis (CMS certification number 422651), from CMS Care Compare.

Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis

Dialysis facility · Columbia, SC

2/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023

OwnershipProfit

ChainFresenius Medical Care

CMS Certification Number422651

ESRD NetworkNetwork 6

Hemodialysis Stations21

Medicare-Certified SinceMay 28, 2015

Location140 Highland Center DriveColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County

Phone(803) 736-0473

Services Offered

In-center hemodialysis

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC is 1245639996. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2014. The provider is doing business as Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis.

Where is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC located?

Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC is located at 140 Highland Center Dr, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 736-0473.

What is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment, with taxonomy code 261QE0700X.

Does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC hold CLIA laboratory certificates?

Yes. 2 active CLIA laboratory certificates are associated with this NPI under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program. The certificates are listed in the CLIA Laboratory Certificates section above.

Is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since May 28, 2015.

What quality rating does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC have?

CMS rates Fresenius Medical Care North Star Dialysis 2 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

What insurance does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC was last updated on October 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.