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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE LOWER RICHLAND
NPI 1952551269
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Columbia, SC

Active since September 23, 2008CLIA 42D0925272 · Waiver
3/5
Overall Rating
1840 PINEVIEW DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29209(803) 695-3628(803) 695-3633 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 17, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 17, 2023, Nov 16, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland NPPES

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

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE LOWER RICHLAND (NPI 1952551269) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Columbia, South Carolina and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through February 20, 2027 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952551269
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameFRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE CNA KIDNEY CENTERS, LLC
Location Address1840 PINEVIEW DRColumbia, SC 29209-5085
Mailing Address1840 Pineview DrColumbia, SC 29209-5085 · (803) 695-3628 · Fax (803) 695-3633
Phone(803) 695-3628
Fax(803) 695-3633
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateSeptember 23, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 17, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 17, 2023
✔ NPI 1952551269 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
1840 PINEVIEW DR, Columbia, SC 29209
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFresenius Medical Care Lower Richland

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 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 42D0925272

Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland · Columbia, SC
Active · expires Feb 20, 2027
CLIA Number42D0925272
Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility
Certificate Effective DateFebruary 21, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateFebruary 20, 2027
Laboratory DirectorThomas W. Ellis
Laboratory Phone(803) 695-3628
Laboratory LocationFresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC Dba Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland1840 Pineview Drive, Columbia, SC 29209
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 Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland (CMS certification number 422564), from CMS Care Compare.

Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland

Dialysis facility · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023
OwnershipProfit
ChainFresenius Medical Care
CMS Certification Number422564
ESRD NetworkNetwork 6
Hemodialysis Stations20
Medicare-Certified SinceFebruary 21, 1997
Location1840 PINEVIEW DRIVEColumbia, SC 29209 · Richland County
Phone(803) 695-3628
Services Offered
In-center hemodialysis

Patient Survey Results

Nephrologists’ communication and caring
Patients who reported their kidney doctors always communicated well and cared for them as a person.
66% 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.
56% 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.
77% 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).
54% 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).
53% 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).
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

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

BIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC.
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1840 PINEVIEW DR
COLUMBIA, SC 29209
Richland County (803) 695-3628

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 Cna Kidney Centers, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC is 1952551269. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 23, 2008. The provider is doing business as Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland.

Where is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC located?

Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC is located at 1840 Pineview Dr, Columbia, SC 29209. The listed phone number is (803) 695-3628.

What is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, 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.

Does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 42D0925272) is associated with this NPI, valid through February 20, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since February 21, 1997.

What quality rating does Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, LLC have?

CMS rates Fresenius Medical Care Lower Richland 3 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 Cna Kidney Centers, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Fresenius Medical Care Cna Kidney Centers, 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 Cna Kidney Centers, LLC was last updated on October 17, 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.