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MERRILLVILLE DIALYSIS CENTER
NPI 1659625028
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Merrillville, IN

Active since November 06, 2012
2/5
Overall Rating
550 W 84TH DR, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410(219) 795-1990(219) 795-1996 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 18, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 18, 2023, Aug 24, 2021, Oct 22, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Merrillville Dialysis Center NPPES

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

MERRILLVILLE DIALYSIS CENTER (NPI 1659625028) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Merrillville, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2012. The organization lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659625028
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameFRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NW INDIANA, LLC
Location Address550 W 84TH DRMerrillville, IN 46410-6250
Mailing Address550 W 84th DrMerrillville, IN 46410-6250 · (219) 795-1990 · Fax (219) 795-1996
Phone(219) 795-1990
Fax(219) 795-1996
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 18, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 18, 2023
✔ NPI 1659625028 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
550 W 84TH DR, Merrillville, IN 46410
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsMerrillville Dialysis Center

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Dialysis Facility Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, services and patient survey results for FMC - Merrillville Dialysis Center (CMS certification number 152541), from CMS Care Compare.

FMC - Merrillville Dialysis Center

Dialysis facility · Merrillville, IN
2/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023
OwnershipProfit
ChainFresenius Medical Care
CMS Certification Number152541
ESRD NetworkNetwork 9
Hemodialysis Stations25
Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 30, 1996
Location550 West 84th DriveMerrillville, IN 46410 · Lake County
Phone(219) 795-1990
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.
51% 2/5
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.
52% 2/5
Providing information to patients
Patients who reported their kidney doctors and center staff gave them the information they needed to care for their health.
76% 2/5
Rating of the kidney doctors
Patients who rated their kidney doctors 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
46% 2/5
Rating of the dialysis center staff
Patients who rated the center staff 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
51% 2/5
Rating of the dialysis center
Patients who rated the dialysis center 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
64% 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 Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC is 1659625028. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2012. The provider is doing business as Merrillville Dialysis Center.

Where is Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC located?

Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC is located at 550 W 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410. The listed phone number is (219) 795-1990.

What is Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, 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.

Is Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. FMC - Merrillville Dialysis Center is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since August 30, 1996.

What quality rating does Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, LLC have?

CMS rates FMC - Merrillville Dialysis Center 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 NW Indiana, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource and 1 other insurer list Fresenius Medical Care NW Indiana, 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 NW Indiana, LLC was last updated on October 18, 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.