Is DaVita or Fresenius Medical Care better in Philadelphia?

In Philadelphia, DaVita runs 25 centers and Fresenius Medical Care runs 15 — with average CMS star ratings of 3.6 and 2.9 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

How many DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care centers are in Philadelphia?

DaVita operates 25 Medicare-certified centers in Philadelphia; Fresenius Medical Care operates 15. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Do DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care accept Medicare in Philadelphia?

Both are Medicare-certified chains, so Medicare covers dialysis at their centers. Confirm network status with your specific plan — Medicare Advantage and commercial plans may restrict to certain centers.

Head-to-Head

DaVita vs Fresenius Medical Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

DaVita operates 25 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Philadelphia; Fresenius Medical Care operates15. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

Fresenius Medical Care

Centers in Philadelphia

Average CMS star rating

3.6

2.9

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

532

322

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Philadelphia

DaVita Market Street Dialysis

16 stations • DaVita

5.0

DaVita runs 25 centers in Philadelphia averaging 3.6 stars.

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Philadelphia

FKC Episcopal

23 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0

Fresenius Medical Care runs 15 centers in Philadelphia averaging 2.9 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Philadelphia

Compare the per-center CMS measures (survival, infection ratio, catheter use) on each center's profile — the chain averages hide center-to-center differences.
If home dialysis matters, check which chain's centers in Philadelphia offer PD and home-HD training.
Confirm insurance acceptance and visit the specific centers — the nearest well-rated center often beats a slightly higher-rated distant one.

All Centers in Philadelphia DaVita Nationwide Fresenius Medical Care Nationwide