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MEDICAL CENTER KIDNEY CLINIC
NPI 1487766374
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Houston, TX

Active since August 31, 2006CLIA 45D0924150 · Waiver
2/5
Overall Rating
2254 HOLCOMBE BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 797-9909(713) 797-9377 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2023, Aug 19, 2021, Oct 28, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Medical Center Kidney Clinic NPPES

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

MEDICAL CENTER KIDNEY CLINIC (NPI 1487766374) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Houston, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through January 20, 2027 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487766374
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameBIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF TEXAS, INC.
Location Address2254 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030-4224
Mailing Address2254 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4224 · (713) 797-9909 · Fax (713) 797-9377
Phone(713) 797-9909
Fax(713) 797-9377
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1487766374 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
2254 HOLCOMBE BLVD, Houston, TX 77030
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMedical Center Kidney Clinic

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.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 45D0924150

Medical Center Kidney Clinic · Houston, TX
Active · expires Jan 20, 2027
CLIA Number45D0924150
Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility
Certificate Effective DateJanuary 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJanuary 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorMarilou Acibar
Laboratory Phone(713) 797-9909
Laboratory LocationMedical Center Kidney Clinic2254 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
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 Medical Center Kidney Clinic (CMS certification number 452750), from CMS Care Compare.

Medical Center Kidney Clinic

Dialysis facility · Houston, TX
2/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023
OwnershipProfit
ChainFresenius Medical Care
CMS Certification Number452750
ESRD NetworkNetwork 14
Hemodialysis Stations32
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 12, 1997
Location2254 HOLCOMBE BLVDHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Phone(713) 797-9909
Services Offered
In-center hemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis Home hemodialysis training Evening shifts (after 5 PM)

Patient Survey Results

Nephrologists’ communication and caring
Patients who reported their kidney doctors always communicated well and cared for them as a person.
85% 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.
66% 4/5
Providing information to patients
Patients who reported their kidney doctors and center staff gave them the information they needed to care for their health.
78% 3/5
Rating of the kidney doctors
Patients who rated their kidney doctors 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
83% 5/5
Rating of the dialysis center staff
Patients who rated the center staff 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
70% 5/5
Rating of the dialysis center
Patients who rated the dialysis center 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
77% 5/5
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 Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. is 1487766374. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006. The provider is doing business as Medical Center Kidney Clinic.

Where is Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. located?

Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. is located at 2254 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 797-9909.

What is Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, 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 Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0924150) is associated with this NPI, valid through January 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. Medical Center Kidney Clinic is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since February 12, 1997.

What quality rating does Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. have?

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

What insurance does Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health Insurance and 5 other insurers list Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, 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 Bio-Medical Applications Of Texas, Inc. was last updated on October 14, 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.