THE KIDNEY CENTER
NPI 1962411678
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Boston, MA

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

CMS rates FMC - The Kidney Center 4 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

Active since August 05, 2006

4/5

Overall Rating

888 COMMONWEALTH AVE, BOSTON, MA 02215(617) 739-3000(617) 739-3885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 12, 2023, Feb 10, 2021, Feb 1, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

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About The Kidney Center NPPES

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

THE KIDNEY CENTER (NPI 1962411678) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Boston, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962411678

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X

Legal Business NameBIO-MEDICAL APPLICATIONS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.

Location Address888 COMMONWEALTH AVEBoston, MA 02215-1205

Mailing Address888 Commonwealth AveBoston, MA 02215-1205 · (617) 739-3000 · Fax (617) 739-3885

Phone(617) 739-3000

Fax(617) 739-3885

Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.

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

Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 12, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 12, 2023

✔ NPI 1962411678 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

888 COMMONWEALTH AVE, Boston, MA 02215

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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsThe Kidney Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1302019MA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Dialysis Facility Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, services and patient survey results for FMC - The Kidney Center (CMS certification number 222500), from CMS Care Compare.

FMC - The Kidney Center

Dialysis facility · Boston, MA

4/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023

OwnershipProfit

ChainFresenius Medical Care

CMS Certification Number222500

ESRD NetworkNetwork 1

Hemodialysis Stations21

Medicare-Certified SinceAugust 5, 1977

Location888 Commonwealth AvenueBoston, MA 02215 · Suffolk County

Phone(617) 739-3000

Services Offered

In-center hemodialysis Peritoneal dialysis Home hemodialysis training Evening shifts (after 5 PM)

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.

NICHOLAS AURIGEMMA M.D.

Internal Medicine

888 COMMONWEALTH AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 739-2100

TAZVIONA CLAUDIUS CHIMBINYU

Technician, Other (Renal Dialysis)

888 COMMONWEALTH AVE
BOSTON, MA 02215

Suffolk County (617) 739-3000

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 Massachusetts, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Bio-Medical Applications Of Massachusetts, Inc. is 1962411678. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2006. The provider is doing business as The Kidney Center.

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

Bio-Medical Applications Of Massachusetts, Inc. is located at 888 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215. The listed phone number is (617) 739-3000.

What is Bio-Medical Applications Of Massachusetts, 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.

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

Yes. FMC - The Kidney Center is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since August 5, 1977.

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

CMS rates FMC - The Kidney Center 4 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 Massachusetts, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and UnitedHealthcare list Bio-Medical Applications Of Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts, Inc. was last updated on October 12, 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.