Is DaVita or Fresenius Medical Care better in Pittsburgh?

In Pittsburgh, DaVita runs 5 centers and Fresenius Medical Care runs 7 — with average CMS star ratings of 3.0 and 2.4 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 Pittsburgh?

DaVita operates 5 Medicare-certified centers in Pittsburgh; Fresenius Medical Care operates 7. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Do DaVita and Fresenius Medical Care accept Medicare in Pittsburgh?

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DaVita operates 5 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Pittsburgh; Fresenius Medical Care operates7. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

Fresenius Medical Care

Centers in Pittsburgh

Average CMS star rating

3.0

2.4

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

132

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Pittsburgh

DaVita East End Pittsburgh Dialysis

16 stations • DaVita

4.0PDHome HD

DaVita runs 5 centers in Pittsburgh averaging 3.0 stars.

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Pittsburgh

FKC Liberty Dialysis Banksville

27 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0PDHome HD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 7 centers in Pittsburgh averaging 2.4 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh DaVita Nationwide Fresenius Medical Care Nationwide

Head-to-Head

DaVita vs Fresenius Medical Care in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

DaVita operates 5 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Pittsburgh; Fresenius Medical Care operates7. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

DaVita

Fresenius Medical Care

Centers in Pittsburgh

Average CMS star rating

3.0

2.4

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

132

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

DaVita's Top Center in Pittsburgh

DaVita East End Pittsburgh Dialysis

16 stations • DaVita

4.0PDHome HD

DaVita runs 5 centers in Pittsburgh averaging 3.0 stars.

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Pittsburgh

FKC Liberty Dialysis Banksville

27 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

4.0PDHome HD

Fresenius Medical Care runs 7 centers in Pittsburgh averaging 2.4 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Pittsburgh

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 Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh DaVita Nationwide Fresenius Medical Care Nationwide