RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc in Washington, District Of Columbia - Dialysis Center

RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc is a medicare approved dialysis facility center in Washington, District Of Columbia and it has 15 dialysis stations. It is located in District Of Columbia county at 1918 14th St Se, Washington, DC, 20020. You can reach out to the office of RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc at (202) 889-0529. This dialysis clinic is managed and/or owned by Fresenius Medical Care. RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc has the following ownership type - Profit. It was first certified by medicare in December, 2014. The medicare id for this facility is 092529 and it accepts patients under medicare ESRD program.

Dialysis Center Profile

NameRAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc
Location1918 14th St Se, Washington, District Of Columbia
No. of Dialysis Stations 15
Medicare ID092529
Managed ByFresenius Medical Care
Ownership TypeProfit
Late Shifts No

Contact Information


1918 14th St Se, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20020
(202) 889-0529

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NPI Number1194138669
Organization NameRai Potomac Dialysis
Doing Business AsRai Care Centers Of Southeast Dc, Llc
Address1918 14th St Se Washington, District Of Columbia, 20020
Phone Number(202) 889-0529

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

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Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

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Patient Distribution

Anemia Management

Dialysis patients with Hemoglobin data55
Medicare patients who had average hemoglobin (hgb) less than 10 g/dL18

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

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Dialysis Adequacy

Adult patinets who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be atleast 1.7, that means they are receiving right amount of dialysis. Pediatric patients who undergo hemodialysis, their Kt/V should be atleast 1.2 and for peritoneal dialysis the Kt/V should be 1.8.
Higher percentages should be better.

  • Hemodialysis
    Adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center90
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.2720
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center97
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center

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    Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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    Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

    Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

    Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

    Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

    India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

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  • Peritoneal Dialysis
    Adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center17
    Adult patient months included in Kt/V greater than or equal to 1.7114
    Percentage of adult patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center85
    Percentage of pediatric patients getting regular peritoneal dialysis at the center

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    Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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    Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

    Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

    Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

    Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

    India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

    While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

    Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

    Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

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Mineral and Bone Disorder

An important goal of dialysis is to maintain normal levels of various minerals in the body, such as calcium. This shows the percentage of patients treated at RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc with elevated calcium levels.

Patients with hypercalcemia123
Hypercalcemia patient months997
Hypercalcemia patients with serumcalcium greater than 10.2 mg1
Patients with Serumphosphor130
Patients with Serumphosphor less than 3.5 mg/dL10
Patients with Serumphosphor from 3.5 to 4.5 mg/dL23
Patients with Serumphosphor from 4.6 to 5.5 mg/dL27
Patients with Serumphosphor from 5.6 to 7 mg/dL26
Patients with Serumphosphor greater than 7 mg/dL13

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

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Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

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Vascular Access

The arteriovenous (AV) fistulae is considered long term vascular access for hemodialysis because it allows good blood flow, lasts a long time, and is less likely to get infected or cause blood clots than other types of access. Patients who don't have time to get a permanent vascular access before they start hemodialysis treatments may need to use a venous catheter as a temporary access.

Patients included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 93
Patient months included in arterial venous fistula and catheter summaries 666
Percentage of patients getting regular hemodialysis at the center that used an arteriovenous (AV) fistulae for their treatment74
Percentage of patients receiving treatment through Vascular Catheter for 90 days/longer9

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

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› Verified 5 days ago

Hospitalization Rate

The rate of hospitalization show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at a certain dialysis center were admitted to the hospital more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other centers.

Standard Hospitalization Summary Ratio(SHR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Hospitalization Summary80
Hospitalization Rate in facility200 (As Expected)
Hospitalization Rate: Upper Confidence Limit339.7
Hospitalization Rate: Lower Confidence Limit121.2

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

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Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 5 days ago

Readmission Rate

The rate of readmission show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc were readmitted more often (worse than expected), less often (better than expected), or about the same (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other dialysis centers.

Standard Readmission Summary Ratio(SRR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Readmission Rate in facility34 (As Expected)
Readmission Rate: Upper Confidence Limit46.4
Readmission Rate: Lower Confidence Limit23.1

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

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Infection Rate

Hemodialysis treatment requires direct access to the bloodstream, which can be an opportunity for germs to enter the body and cause infection. This information shows how often patients at RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc get infections in their blood each year compared to the number of infections expected for the center based on the national average.

Standard Infection Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2016 - December, 2016
Infection Rate in facility.22 (As Expected)
SIR: Upper Confidence Limit1.09
SIR: Lower Confidence Limit.01

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 5 days ago

Transfusion Summary

Patients with anemia require blood transfusions if their anemia is not managed well by their dialysis center. This information shows whether RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc's rate of transfusions is better than expected, as expected, or worse than expected, compared to other centers that treat similar patients.

Standard Transfusion Summary Ratio (STrR) Year January, 2016 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Transfusion Summary 68
Transfusion Rate in facility51.3 (As Expected)
Transfusion Rate: Upper Confidence Limit115.4
Transfusion Rate: Lower Confidence Limit25.2

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 5 days ago

Survival Summary

The rate of mortality show you whether patients who were being treated regularly at RAI Care Centers Of Southeast Dc Llc lived longer than expected (better than expected), don’t live as long as expected (worse than expected), or lived as long as expected (as expected), compared to similar patients treated at other facilities.

Standard Survival Summary Ratio(SIR) YearJanuary, 2013 - December, 2016
Patients in facility's Survival Summary167
Mortality Rate in facility7 (Better than Expected)
Mortality Rate: Upper Confidence Limit16.4
Mortality Rate: Lower Confidence Limit2.3

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 5 days ago


Dialysis Facility in Washington, DC

Georgetown University Hospital
Location: Renal Dialysis Unit, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20007
Phone: (202) 444-3664
Washington Hospital Center
Location: Section Of Nephrology, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20010
Phone: (202) 877-5645
BMA - Dupont Circle
Location: 11 Dupont Cir Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20036
Phone: (202) 483-0176
BMA - Columbia Heights
Location: 106 Irving St Nw, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20010
Phone: (202) 829-0060
Greater Southeast Community Dialysis Center
Location: 1350 Southern Ave Se, Washington, District Of Columbia, 20032
Phone: (202) 561-0828

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Some House GOP lawmakers threatening to walk away from last year's budget pact

Conservative Republicans are seeking deeper cuts in both discretionary and mandatory spending. The White House and Democratic lawmakers are "crying foul" and some GOP veterans caution it could produce gridlock. In the background, three key departures from the Senate Finance Committee could make that panel, which oversees Medicare and much of the health law, less centrist.

Champagne improves blood flow and reduces risk of cardiovascular diseases

Research from the University of Reading suggests that two glasses of Champagne a day may be good for your heart and circulation. The researchers have found that drinking Champagne wine daily in moderate amounts causes improvements in the way blood vessels function.

Risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought

Researchers in Cincinnati and Louisville report that immunosuppressive risks associated with facial transplantation may be lower than thought, possibly making the procedure a safer option for people who have suffered severe facial injuries.

India sees increase in malaria deaths despite global decline reported by WHO

While the number of malaria deaths has fallen by one-fifth over the past decade globally, according to a report released by Roll Back Malaria on Monday, "India is still recording high numbers of deaths, which some experts say are underestimated," Agence France-Presse reports.

Study: Combining non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can reduce hospital readmissions for chronic COPD patients

Recently published advancements in pulmonary research suggest that the combination of non-invasive ventilation and home oxygen therapy can significantly prolong time to readmission or death for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following a life-threatening respiratory event or exacerbation.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 5 days ago


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