Is Fresenius Medical Care or American Renal Associates better in Phoenix?

In Phoenix, Fresenius Medical Care runs 12 centers and American Renal Associates runs 2 — with average CMS star ratings of 2.8 and 2.5 respectively. Compare the per-center quality measures in the table, and confirm insurance and services before choosing.

Do Fresenius Medical Care and American Renal Associates accept Medicare in Phoenix?

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

Fresenius Medical Care vs American Renal Associates in Phoenix, Arizona

Q: How many Fresenius Medical Care and American Renal Associates centers are in Phoenix?

Fresenius Medical Care operates 12 Medicare-certified centers in Phoenix; American Renal Associates operates 2. Each center's CMS quality measures are on its profile page.

Fresenius Medical Care operates 12 Medicare-certified dialysis centers in Phoenix; American Renal Associates operates2. Here's how they compare on CMS quality — side by side.

Measure

Fresenius Medical Care

American Renal Associates

Centers in Phoenix

Average CMS star rating

2.8

2.5

Best center star rating

Total dialysis stations

246

Centers offering PD

Centers offering home HD

Fresenius Medical Care's Top Center in Phoenix

032508 SOUTH PHOENIX DIALYSIS SERVICES (FMC)

18 stations • Fresenius Medical Care

3.0

Fresenius Medical Care runs 12 centers in Phoenix averaging 2.8 stars.

American Renal Associates's Top Center in Phoenix

032639 ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN DIALYSIS, LLC (ARA)

18 stations • American Renal Associates

3.0PDHome HD

American Renal Associates runs 2 centers in Phoenix averaging 2.5 stars.

How to Choose Between Them in Phoenix

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 Phoenix 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.

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