VEGA BAJA RENAL DIALYSIS CENTER
NPI 1457451403
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Vega Baja, PR

Q: What is Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc.'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 Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. have?

CMS rates FMC Vega Baja 1 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

Active since September 22, 2006CLIA 40D0912760 · Waiver

1/5

Overall Rating

RD PR 2 KM 39.5, VEGA BAJA, PR 00693(787) 858-3355(787) 855-2762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2023, Oct 6, 2023, Aug 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Vega Baja Renal Dialysis Center NPPES

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

VEGA BAJA RENAL DIALYSIS CENTER (NPI 1457451403) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through March 11, 2028 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1457451403

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X

Legal Business NameQUALITY CARE DIALYSIS CENTER OF VEGA BAJA, INC.

Location AddressRD PR 2 KM 39.5Vega Baja, PR 00693-0000

Mailing AddressRd Pr 2 Km 39.5Vega Baja, PR 00693-0000 · (787) 858-3355 · Fax (787) 855-2762

Phone(787) 858-3355

Fax(787) 855-2762

Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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

Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2023

✔ NPI 1457451403 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

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsVega Baja Renal Dialysis Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid037979300PR

Accepted Insurance

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

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 40D0912760

Vega Baja Renal Dialysis Center · Vega Baja, PR

Active · expires Mar 11, 2028

CLIA Number40D0912760

Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility

Certificate Effective DateMarch 12, 2026

Certificate Expiration DateMarch 11, 2028

Laboratory DirectorManuel A. Cruz Soto

Laboratory Phone(787) 858-3290

Laboratory LocationVega Baja Renal Dialysis Center# 3992 , Road #2, Vega Baja, PR 00693

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 FMC Vega Baja (CMS certification number 402518), from CMS Care Compare.

FMC Vega Baja

Dialysis facility · Vega Baja, PR

1/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023

OwnershipProfit

ChainFresenius Medical Care

CMS Certification Number402518

ESRD NetworkNetwork 3

Hemodialysis Stations41

Medicare-Certified SinceMay 14, 1996

LocationCARR 2 KM 39.5Vega Baja, PR 00693 · Vega Baja County

Phone(787) 858-3290

Services Offered

In-center hemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis Home hemodialysis training

Patient Survey Results

Nephrologists’ communication and caring

Patients who reported their kidney doctors always communicated well and cared for them as a person.

72% 5/5

Dialysis center care and operations

Patients who reported center staff always communicated well, kept them as comfortable as possible, behaved professionally and kept the center clean.

62% 3/5

Providing information to patients

Patients who reported their kidney doctors and center staff gave them the information they needed to care for their health.

86% 5/5

Rating of the kidney doctors

Patients who rated their kidney doctors 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).

72% 4/5

Rating of the dialysis center staff

Patients who rated the center staff 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).

73% 4/5

Rating of the dialysis center

Patients who rated the dialysis center 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).

73% 3/5

Percentages are patients giving the best possible responses in the In-Center Hemodialysis (ICH CAHPS) patient survey. Star ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest.

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 Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. is 1457451403. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006. The provider is doing business as Vega Baja Renal Dialysis Center.

Where is Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. located?

Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. is located at Rd Pr 2 Km 39.5, Vega Baja, PR 00693. The listed phone number is (787) 858-3355.

What is Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc.'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 Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 40D0912760) is associated with this NPI, valid through March 11, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. FMC Vega Baja is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since May 14, 1996.

What quality rating does Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. have?

CMS rates FMC Vega Baja 1 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

What insurance does Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. 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 Quality Care Dialysis Center Of Vega Baja, Inc. was last updated on October 13, 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.