FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE PRAIRIE
NPI 1700991551
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, 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 Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. have?

CMS rates Dialysis - University Of Illinois Hospital 3 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

Active since August 20, 2006CLIA 14D0894750 · Waiver

3/5

Overall Rating

1717 S WABASH AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60616(312) 913-0000(312) 913-0077 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: Oct 16, 2023, Aug 25, 2021, Dec 18, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Fresenius Medical Care Prairie NPPES

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

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE PRAIRIE (NPI 1700991551) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Chicago, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 19, 2027 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700991551

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X

Legal Business NameDIALYSIS CENTERS OF AMERICA - ILLINOIS, INC.

Location Address1717 S WABASH AVEChicago, IL 60616-1219

Mailing Address1717 S Wabash AveChicago, IL 60616-1219 · (312) 913-0000 · Fax (312) 913-0077

Phone(312) 913-0000

Fax(312) 913-0077

Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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

Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2023

✔ NPI 1700991551 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

1717 S WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFresenius Medical Care Prairie

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 ›

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 14D0894750

Fresenius Medical Care Prairie · Chicago, IL

Active · expires Jul 19, 2027

CLIA Number14D0894750

Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility

Certificate Effective DateJuly 20, 2025

Certificate Expiration DateJuly 19, 2027

Laboratory DirectorSheldon M. Hirsch

Laboratory Phone(312) 913-0000

Laboratory LocationFresenius Medical Care Prairie1717 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

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 Dialysis - University Of Illinois Hospital (CMS certification number 142316), from CMS Care Compare.

Dialysis - University Of Illinois Hospital

Dialysis facility · Chicago, IL

3/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023

OwnershipProfit

CMS Certification Number142316

ESRD NetworkNetwork 10

Hemodialysis Stations24

Medicare-Certified SinceJanuary 1, 1968

Location1859 W TAYLOR , UIMCC MC 794, ROOM 1003Chicago, IL 60612 · Cook County

Phone(312) 996-6444

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% 4/5

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.

65% 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.

74% 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).

56% 3/5

Rating of the dialysis center staff

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

61% 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).

62% 2/5

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SHELDON M HIRSCH MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1717 S WABASH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616

Cook County (312) 913-0110

LAKESIDE NEPHROLGOY LTD/PRARIE

Specialist

1717 S WABASH AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60616

Cook County (312) 913-0110

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 Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. is 1700991551. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Fresenius Medical Care Prairie.

Where is Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. located?

Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. is located at 1717 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616. The listed phone number is (312) 913-0000.

What is Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, 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 Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D0894750) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 19, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. Dialysis - University Of Illinois Hospital is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility.

What quality rating does Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. have?

CMS rates Dialysis - University Of Illinois Hospital 3 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

What insurance does Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 4 other insurers list Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, 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 Dialysis Centers Of America - Illinois, Inc. was last updated on October 16, 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.