BMA RIO PIEDRAS
NPI 1902977036
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in San Juan, PR

Q: What is Bio-Medical Applications Of Rio Piedras, 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 Bio-Medical Applications Of Rio Piedras, Inc. have?

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

Active since November 12, 2006CLIA 40D0658275 · Waiver

1/5

Overall Rating

1535 AVE PONCE DE LEON, EL CINCO WARD, SAN JUAN, PR 00926(787) 766-2296(787) 754-2995 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, Sep 17, 2021, Aug 22, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Bma Rio Piedras NPPES

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

BMA RIO PIEDRAS (NPI 1902977036) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in San Juan, Puerto Rico and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1902977036

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X

Legal Business NameBIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF RIO PIEDRAS, INC.

Location Address1535 AVE PONCE DE LEON, EL CINCO WARDSan Juan, PR 00926-2742

Mailing Address1535 Ave Ponce De Leon, El Cinco WardSan Juan, PR 00926-2742 · (787) 766-2296 · Fax (787) 754-2995

Phone(787) 766-2296

Fax(787) 754-2995

Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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

Enumeration DateNovember 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2023

✔ NPI 1902977036 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

License✔ Licensed in PR · 129

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsBma Rio Piedras

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 40D0658275

Bma Rio Piedras · Rio Piedras, PR

Active · expires Aug 31, 2026

CLIA Number40D0658275

Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility

Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024

Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026

Laboratory DirectorDr. Rodolfo L. Troche

Laboratory Phone(809) 764-5225

Laboratory LocationBma Rio Piedras1535 Ave Ponce De Leon , Barrio El Cinco, Rio Piedras, PR 00926

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 Rio Piedras (CMS certification number 402515), from CMS Care Compare.

FMC Rio Piedras

Dialysis facility · Rio Piedras, PR

1/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023

OwnershipProfit

ChainFresenius Medical Care

CMS Certification Number402515

ESRD NetworkNetwork 3

Hemodialysis Stations34

Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 7, 1992

Location1535 Ponce de Leon Ave Sector el CincoRio Piedras, PR 00926 · San Juan County

Phone(787) 766-2296

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.

63% 3/5

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.

55% 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.

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).

62% 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).

59% 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).

65% 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.

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 Rio Piedras, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Bio-Medical Applications Of Rio Piedras, Inc. is 1902977036. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Bma Rio Piedras.

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

Bio-Medical Applications Of Rio Piedras, Inc. is located at 1535 Ave Ponce De Leon El Cinco Ward, San Juan, PR 00926. The listed phone number is (787) 766-2296.

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

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 40D0658275) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

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

Yes. FMC Rio Piedras is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since February 7, 1992.

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

CMS rates FMC Rio Piedras 1 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 Rio Piedras, Inc. accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Bio-Medical Applications Of Rio Piedras, 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 Rio Piedras, 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.