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AUSTIN COMMUNITY KIDNEY CENTER
NPI 1730294588
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Chicago, IL

Active since August 20, 2006CLIA 14D1029641 · Waiver
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4800 W CHICAGO AVE STE 2A, CHICAGO, IL 60651(773) 287-0680(773) 287-0681 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2023, Aug 25, 2021, Dec 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Austin Community Kidney Center NPPES

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

AUSTIN COMMUNITY KIDNEY CENTER (NPI 1730294588) 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 August 19, 2026 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730294588
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameWSKC DIALYSIS SERVICES, INC.
Location Address4800 W CHICAGO AVE STE 2AChicago, IL 60651-3226
Mailing Address4800 W Chicago Ave Ste 2aChicago, IL 60651-3226 · (773) 287-0680 · Fax (773) 287-0681
Phone(773) 287-0680
Fax(773) 287-0681
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1730294588 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
4800 W CHICAGO AVE STE 2A, Chicago, IL 60651
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAustin Community Kidney 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 ›

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 14D1029641

Austin Community Kidney Center · Chicago, IL
Active · expires Aug 19, 2026
CLIA Number14D1029641
Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility
Certificate Effective DateAugust 20, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 19, 2026
Laboratory DirectorDavid Kracker
Laboratory Phone(773) 287-0680
Laboratory LocationAustin Community Kidney Center4800 W Chicago Avenue-2nd Floor, Chicago, IL 60651
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Dialysis Facility Compare Information

Quality of Patient Care Rating Quality of Patient Care Rating
The Medicare program calculates star ratings using specific measure data reported by dialysis centers to Medicare and data from the In-Center Hemodialysis CAHPS Survey.		 - 1 out of 5 stars - A Much Below Average
Dialysis Facility TypeProfit
Is it part of a chain?Yes
Corporate NameFresenius Medical Care
Shifts Starting After 5PM Shifts Starting After 5PM
If you can start your dialysis treatment at 5pm or later. These centers may also offer the ability for you to receive dialysis while you sleep.		No
In-Center Hemodialysis In-Center Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is the most common method for treating advanced and permanent kidney failure. In hemodialysis, your blood flows slowly through a filter to remove wastes and extra fluids and the clean blood is returned to your body.		Yes
Number of Hemodialysis Stations Number of Hemodialysis Stations
The number of hemodialysis stations in the dialysis facility.		20
Peritoneal Dialysis Peritoneal Dialysis
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for kidney failure that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter your blood inside your body. It uses a soft tube to fill your abdomen with a cleansing liquid that removes waste products from your body and the liquid is drained out of your body after a few hours.		No
Home Hemodialysis Training Home Hemodialysis Training
If the dialysis center offers training for patients and caregivers to learn to do hemodialysis treatments at home.		No
Certification or Recertification Date10-12-2004

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WSKC DIALYSIS SERVICES, INC.'s NPI number?

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1730294588, enumerated as an "organization" on August 20, 2006.

Where is the provider located?

The provider is located at 4800 W CHICAGO AVE STE 2A CHICAGO, IL 60651 and the phone number is (773) 287-0680.

What is the provider's specialty?

Clinic/Center with taxonomy code 261QE0700X and a focus in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment.

What insurance does WSKC DIALYSIS SERVICES, INC. accept?

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.