Facility infoWatson Wise Dialysis Center815 E First StTyler, TX 75701(903) 595-2495

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Watson Wise Dialysis Center815 E First St, Tyler

Watson Wise Dialysis Center

815 E First St

Tyler, TX 75701

In-Center Hemodialysis

Evening Shifts

Call this dialysis center at:(903) 595-2495Ask about shift times, insurance and whether they have an open chair.

Treatments and capacity

Offered hereIn-Center HemodialysisTraditional dialysis care provided directly at this facility. A dedicated, on-site clinical team manages the entire process, providing a supportive environment where you can rest during treatment.

Not hereHome HemodialysisHome hemodialysis allows patients to perform their treatments at home with the help of a trained care partner. It requires comprehensive upfront training but provides greater control over weekly schedules.

Nearest clinics that offer it

2.1 miFresenius Medical Care Tyler Home DialysisTyler, TX

34 miRenal Care Group - GilmerGilmer, TX

35 miDaVita Longview Dialysis CenterLongview, TX

Not herePeritoneal (PD)Peritoneal Dialysis is a home-based alternative to hemodialysis that uses the body's natural abdominal lining to filter blood. It is designed to fit into a daily or nightly routine, offering greater patient independence.

Nearest clinics that offer it

2.1 miFresenius Medical Care Tyler Home DialysisTyler, TX

3.1 miDaVita Renal Center of TylerTyler, TX

34 miFresenius Medical Care Henderson CountyAthens, TX

Offered hereEvening ShiftsEvening scheduling designed to accommodate your lifestyle. With treatments starting at 5:00 p.m. or later, you can maintain your work, school, or family commitments with less interruption to your day.Next closest offering this is 82 mi away.

18 dialysis stations, the number of hemodialysis chairs at the facility.

Affiliated Clinicians

Mingiziem A. Emiru, MD · Nephrology
- Tyler Nephrology Associates PA · 1133 Medical Dr, Tyler, TX 75701 · (903) 595-5486
- Etmc Physician Group, Inc. · 2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751 · (903) 676-1000
- Etmc Physician Group, Inc. · 18118 Fm 344, Flint, TX 75762 · (903) 825-3292
Show 3 more offices
- Etmc Physician Group, Inc. · 300 Wilson St, Henderson, TX 75652 · (903) 655-6536
- Etmc Physician Group, Inc. · 501 S Ragsdale St, Jacksonville, TX 75766 · (903) 541-5143
- Etmc Physician Group, Inc. · 2701 US Hwy 271 N, Pittsburg, TX 75686 · (903) 946-5442

What Medicare publishes about this clinic

Source: CMS · Released October 28, 2026

Vascular access

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Rate of fistula56.8%As Expected

This clinic56.8%

34.0%79.6%US 56.8%

Texas clinics: 21 better than expected, 673 as expected, 13 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 88.

Long-term catheter rate6%

US19%

TX17%

Adult patients who had a catheter (tube) left in a vein for at least 3 consecutive complete months, for their regular hemodialysis treatments. Number of included patients: 88.

Patient Experience

April 18, 2025 – January 9, 2026

Not availableMedicare’s reason: “Too few completed survey responses to report.”

Bloodstream infections

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Standardized infection ratio0Better than Expected

US—

Texas clinics: 362 better than expected, 281 as expected, 2 worse than expected.

Infections are reported using a standardized infection ratio (SIR). The SIR compares the actual number of infections at a dialysis facility to the “predicted” number of infections. Lower numbers are better.

Transplant waitlist

First-year waitlist ratio0.35As Expected

This clinic0.35

0.011.96US 1.00

Texas clinics: 35 better than expected, 473 as expected, 48 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 30.

Prevalent patients waitlisted14.6%As Expected

This clinic14.6%

4.6%37.5%US 16.6%

Texas clinics: 25 better than expected, 692 as expected, 16 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 72.

Being added to the waitlist is a necessary step prior to potential receipt of a deceased donor kidney. The two measures in this section are meant to focus on the waitlisting process to improve access to kidney transplantation for ESRD patients.

Readmission and emergency visits after hospital

Readmission rate27.6%As Expected

This clinic27.6%

16.6%41.2%US 27.9%

Texas clinics: 12 better than expected, 686 as expected, 21 worse than expected. Number of hospitalizations included in hospital readmission summary: 54.

ER visits within 30 days of discharge1.76As Expected

This clinic1.76

2.92US 1.04

Texas clinics: 11 better than expected, 653 as expected, 17 worse than expected. Based on 36 discharges.

Deaths, hospital admissions, emergency visits

Mortality rate26.5per 100 patient-yearsAs Expected

This clinic26.50

17.2042.50US 22.00

Texas clinics: 5 better than expected, 686 as expected, 21 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 267.

Hospitalization rate145.6per 100 patient-yearsAs Expected

This clinic145.60

91.70241.50US 160.70

Texas clinics: 2 better than expected, 685 as expected, 31 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 63.

Emergency department visits0.93As Expected

This clinic0.93

0.461.97US 1.00

Texas clinics: 0 better than expected, 637 as expected, 34 worse than expected. Number of included patients: 26.

Transfusions

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Transfusion rateNot available

Medicare’s reason: “Not enough patients to report on this measure. Call the dialysis center to discuss this measure.”

Hemoglobin

January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

Patients who had average hemoglobin (Hgb) less than 10.0 g/dL33%

US21%

TX21%

Number of dialysis patients with Hgb data: 12.

Ownership and operations

Who runs it

OperatorFresenius Medical CareOther Fresenius Medical Care centers in Texas

OwnershipFor-profit

ChainChain-owned

The facility

Stations18 chairs

CCN452532

Date of Medicare certification or recertificationJuly 9, 1979

Network14

Other clinics nearby

Distance	Clinic	Also offers
2.1 mi	Fresenius Medical Care Tyler Home Dialysis3824 Troup Highway, Tyler, TX 75703	Home Hemodialysis · Peritoneal (PD)
2.1 mi	Renal Care Group-Southeast Tyler3826 Troup Highway, Suite # L, Tyler, TX 75703	—
3.1 mi	West Tyler Dialysis3600 West Erwin, Tyler, TX 75702	—
3.1 mi	DaVita Renal Center of Tyler510 S. SW Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75702	Peritoneal (PD)
3.2 mi	DaVita Renal Center of Waterton2895 Shiloh Road, Tyler, TX 75703	—

Straight-line distance, not driving distance. Most people travel to a clinic three times a week, so how far it is matters more than it would for a one-off appointment.

Common questions about Watson Wise Dialysis Center

Does Watson Wise Dialysis Center offer peritoneal dialysis or home hemodialysis training?

No.

Does it have shifts starting after 5 p.m.?

Yes. This clinic has a shift starting at 5 p.m. or later.

How many dialysis stations does it have?

Watson Wise Dialysis Center has 18 dialysis stations, the number of hemodialysis chairs at the facility.

Does Medicare publish a quality rating for it?

Yes. Medicare's quality rating for this clinic is 3 stars.

Who owns it?

Ownership type: Profit. Chain organization: Fresenius Medical Care. Date of Medicare certification or recertification: July 9, 1979.

Data Appendix

№	Measure	Patients	Clinic	National average	Texas average	Reading
Hemoglobin
01	Patients who had average hemoglobin (Hgb) less than 10.0 g/dL	12	33%	21%	21%
02	Medicare patients with hemoglobin > 12 g/dL	12	0%	1%	1%
Dialysis adequacy
03	Adult hemodialysis patients with Kt/V ≥ 1.2	83	98%	97%	97%
04	Adult peritoneal dialysis patients with Kt/V ≥ 1.7		Not available. Footnote 257.	93%	93%
05	Pediatric hemodialysis patients with Kt/V ≥ 1.2		Not available. Footnote 259.	88%	96%
06	Pediatric peritoneal dialysis patients with Kt/V ≥ 1.8		Not available. Footnote 259.	79%	83%
07	Pediatric hemodialysis patients with nPCR		Not available. Footnote 259.	92%	97%
Bloodstream infections
08	Standardized infection ratio		0			Better than Expected
Mineral and bone disorder
09	Adult patients with hypercalcemia (calcium > 10.2 mg/dL)	83	1%	1%	1%
10	Adult patients with serum phosphorus less than 3.5 mg/dL	88	4%	7%	7%
11	Adult patients with serum phosphorus between 3.5-4.5 mg/dL	88	16%	21%	21%
12	Adult patients with serum phosphorus between 4.6-5.5 mg/dL	88	23%	27%	26%
13	Adult patients with serum phosphorus between 5.6-7.0 mg/dL	88	31%	26%	27%
14	Adult patients with serum phosphorus greater than 7.0 mg/dL	88	26%	18%	20%
Survey of patients' experiences
15	Star rating of nephrologists' communication and caring		Not available. Footnote 101.
16	Star rating of quality of dialysis center care and operations		Not available. Footnote 101.
17	Star rating of providing information to patients		Not available. Footnote 101.
18	Star rating of the nephrologist		Not available. Footnote 101.
19	Star rating of the dialysis center staff		Not available. Footnote 101.
20	Star rating of the dialysis facility		Not available. Footnote 101.
21	Survey response rate		Not available. Footnote 101.	24.0%	22.0%
Healthcare personnel COVID-19 vaccination
22	Percentage of healthcare personnel meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements		0%	3%	2%
Survival & hospitalization
23	Mortality rate (per 100 patient-years)	267	26.5	22		As Expected
24	Hospitalization rate (per 100 patient-years)	63	145.6	160.7		As Expected
25	Readmission rate	54 hospitalizations	27.6%	27.9%		As Expected
26	Transfusion rate (per 100 patient-years)		Not available. Footnote 199.	33.6
27	Standardized emergency department visit ratio	26	0.93	1		As Expected
28	Standardized emergency department visit ratio within 30 days of hospital discharge	36 hospitalizations	1.76	1.04		As Expected
29	Standardized modality switch ratio	44	0.44	1		As Expected
Kidney transplant waitlist
30	First year standardized kidney transplant waitlist ratio	30	0.35	1		As Expected
31	Prevalent patients waitlisted for kidney transplant	72	14.6%	16.6%		As Expected
Vascular access
32	Rate of fistula	88	56.8%	56.8%		As Expected
33	Adult patients with long-term catheter in use	88	6%	19%	17%

Data availability codes

101 · 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21Too few completed survey responses to report.

199 · 26Not enough patients to report on this measure. Call the dialysis center to discuss this measure.

257 · 04The dialysis center does not provide peritoneal dialysis during the reporting period.

259 · 05, 06, 07The dialysis center does not provide hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis to pediatric patients during the reporting period.