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WATSON WISE DIALYSIS CENTER
NPI 1912019886
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Tyler, TX

Active since August 31, 2006CLIA 45D0659705 · Waiver
3/5
Overall Rating
815 E 1ST ST, TYLER, TX 75701(903) 595-2495(903) 535-9730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 16, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 16, 2023, Dec 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Watson Wise Dialysis Center NPPES

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

WATSON WISE DIALYSIS CENTER (NPI 1912019886) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Tyler, Texas and active in the NPI registry since August 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

NPI1912019886
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameRENAL CARE GROUP TEXAS, INC.
Location Address815 E 1ST STTyler, TX 75701-3304
Mailing Address815 E 1st StTyler, TX 75701-3304 · (903) 595-2495 · Fax (903) 535-9730
Phone(903) 595-2495
Fax(903) 535-9730
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 16, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 16, 2023
✔ NPI 1912019886 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
815 E 1ST ST, Tyler, TX 75701
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsWatson Wise Dialysis Center

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health Insurance 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 45D0659705

Watson Wise Dialysis Center · Tyler, TX
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number45D0659705
Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorJames R. Cotton
Laboratory Phone(903) 595-2495
Laboratory LocationWatson Wise Dialysis Center815 East First Street, Tyler, TX 75701
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: 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 Watson Wise Dialysis Center (CMS certification number 452532), from CMS Care Compare.

Watson Wise Dialysis Center

Dialysis facility · Tyler, TX
3/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023
OwnershipProfit
ChainFresenius Medical Care
CMS Certification Number452532
ESRD NetworkNetwork 14
Hemodialysis Stations18
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 9, 1979
Location815 E FIRST STTyler, TX 75701 · Smith County
Phone(903) 595-2495
Services Offered
In-center hemodialysis 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.
82% 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.
81% 5/5
Providing information to patients
Patients who reported their kidney doctors and center staff gave them the information they needed to care for their health.
84% 4/5
Rating of the kidney doctors
Patients who rated their kidney doctors 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
81% 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).
93% 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).
92% 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 Renal Care Group Texas, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. is 1912019886. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006. The provider is doing business as Watson Wise Dialysis Center.

Where is Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. located?

Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. is located at 815 E 1st St, Tyler, TX 75701. The listed phone number is (903) 595-2495.

What is Renal Care Group 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 Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D0659705) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. Watson Wise Dialysis Center is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since July 9, 1979.

What quality rating does Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. have?

CMS rates Watson Wise Dialysis Center 3 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

What insurance does Renal Care Group Texas, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Oscar Health Insurance, Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. and 3 other insurers list Renal Care Group 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 Renal Care Group Texas, 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.