Quick answers
- Where is Fmc-El Centro Desert Dialysis Center?
- 110 S. Fifth Street, El Centro, CA 92243, in Imperial County, California.
- What is the phone number of Fmc-El Centro Desert Dialysis Center?
- (760) 353-0353, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Fmc-El Centro Desert Dialysis Center?
- Medicare star rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-22).
- Does Fmc-El Centro Desert Dialysis Center offer home dialysis or an evening shift?
- Home dialysis (peritoneal): not listed. Home hemodialysis training: not listed. Shift starting after 5 p.m.: not listed (Medicare data).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Key facts
| Type | Dialysis facility |
|---|---|
| Dialysis stations | 20 |
| Ownership | For profit |
| Chain organization | Fresenius Medical Care |
| Medicare certification date | 1989-10-31 |
| Services | In-center hemodialysis |
| Address | 110 S. Fifth Street, El Centro, CA 92243 |
| County | Imperial County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (760) 353‑0353 |
| CMS Certification Number | 052690 |
| Name in Medicare records | FMC-EL CENTRO DESERT DIALYSIS CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any dialysis facility, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Which treatment times are open (morning, afternoon, evening shift)? Can the schedule fit your work or transport?
- Does the center offer home dialysis (peritoneal or home hemodialysis) or training for it?
- Which kidney doctors (nephrologists) see patients here, and how often?
- How many patients does each nurse or technician care for during a treatment?
- Is there a dietitian and a social worker? How do they help with diet, insurance and transport?
- Can the center help you get on a kidney transplant waiting list?
- What happens if you need to travel, or if the center closes because of bad weather?
- Are there staff or interpreters who speak your language?
Other dialysis facilities nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Fresenius Medical Care Imperial Valley Home0.0 mi · El Centro, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Medical Care of Imperial County0.0 mi · El Centro, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Medical Care Calexico Dialysis6.0 mi · Calexico, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Fresenius Medical Care of Brawley21 mi · Brawley, CA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Imperial Valley Health - El Centro Hospital1.9 mi · El Centro, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District13 mi · Brawley, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Yuma Regional Medical Center56 mi · Yuma, AZ · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Dialysis Facility - Listing by Facility — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-22, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances