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Dialysis in New York City, United States
Travelling to New York City and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 3 dialysis centers in and near New York City. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.
Dialysis centers in New York City
Centers we've identified in or near New York City. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.
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Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.
DaVita Haven Dialysis
60 Haven Ave, New York, NY 10032
Tel: 1-800-424-6589
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Edge Hotel Washington Heights — 8.9/10 (360 reviews), 0.6 km away
Fresenius Kidney Care Manhattan Dialysis Center
510 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10011
Tel: 1-800-881-5101
Highest-rated hotel nearby: The Hotel Chelsea — 9.3/10 (658 reviews), 0.9 km away
DaVita Utica Avenue Dialysis Center
1305 Utica Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Tel: 1-800-424-6589
Highest-rated hotel nearby: A and Faye Bed and Breakfast — 9.2/10 (60 reviews), 3.1 km away
Planning dialysis in New York City
- Centers listed
- 3
- Typical cost per session
- $400–$1,200 (if paying privately)
- Peak season
- Year-round, busiest in summer and December
- Nearest airport
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR)
- Language
- English
Costs are indicative ranges for United States, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.
Who pays for dialysis in New York City?
- US Medicare patients travelling within the US: Medicare covers dialysis at Medicare-certified facilities in any state, on the same terms as at home.
- Medicare Advantage: plans must cover dialysis while you're temporarily outside their service area, but call your plan before you travel to confirm how to arrange it. Private insurance: check whether the destination unit is in network.
- International visitors: there is no reciprocal cover, so you pay the clinic directly — the US is one of the most expensive places to have dialysis. Check your travel insurance covers pre-existing kidney disease.
- Canadian residents: some provincial health plans reimburse part of the cost of dialysis out of the country. Check the rate and paperwork with your province before you travel.
When to book
Book 4–6 weeks ahead within the US, longer for peak season. Your home unit's social worker can send your records to the visiting unit. Peak season in New York City: Year-round, busiest in summer and December.
Emergency numbers in New York City
In an emergency, call 911 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.
911Ambulance, police and fire911 works from any phone, including foreign mobiles on roaming. Ambulance rides are billed in the US, so keep your travel insurance details handy.
What the unit in New York City will ask for
- Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
- Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
- Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
- A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
- An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.
Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for United States.
Wheelchair rental in New York City
Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in New York City saves your energy for the things you came to do.
- Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
- Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
- Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
- Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.
Things to do in New York City around dialysis
Most people feel tired after a session, so keep treatment days light and save the big outings for days off. Effort ratings are a rough guide — you know your own energy best.
On session days
Easy
Staten Island Ferry
A free 25-minute ride each way past the Statue of Liberty, sitting down.
Easy
A Broadway show
Seated, air-conditioned evenings that fit around a daytime session.
Easy
Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building
Timed tickets and lifts to the top for views across Manhattan.
On free days
Moderate
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Security lines and ferries take most of a day. The crown is a steep climb of hundreds of steps.
Moderate
The Met and Central Park
A huge museum next to a huge park. Pick a few galleries and take a pedicab or carriage in the park.
Easy
9/11 Memorial and Museum
The memorial pools are free and outdoors; allow a couple of hours for the museum.
Tips for New York City on dialysis
- Many subway stations have no lift. Check the MTA's accessible stations, or use buses and taxis.
- Deli favourites like pastrami and pickles are very high in salt, so share a sandwich or choose something fresher.
Tickets and tours for New York City: Tiqets · KKday · Welcome Pickups Sightseeing. Timed tickets make it easier to plan around your sessions. More on sightseeing with dialysis.
Dialysis in New York City: common questions
- Is there a dialysis center in New York City?
- Yes. We list 3 dialysis centers in and near New York City: DaVita Haven Dialysis, Fresenius Kidney Care Manhattan Dialysis Center and DaVita Utica Avenue Dialysis Center.
- How much does holiday dialysis cost in New York City?
- If you're paying privately, expect roughly $400–$1,200 per haemodialysis session in United States. Among the most expensive destinations for visiting-patient dialysis. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
- Does Medicare cover dialysis in New York City?
- US Medicare patients travelling within the US: Medicare covers dialysis at Medicare-certified facilities in any state, on the same terms as at home. Medicare Advantage: plans must cover dialysis while you're temporarily outside their service area, but call your plan before you travel to confirm how to arrange it. Private insurance: check whether the destination unit is in network.
- How far ahead should I book dialysis in New York City?
- Book 4–6 weeks ahead within the US, longer for peak season. Your home unit's social worker can send your records to the visiting unit. Peak season in New York City is year-round, busiest in summer and December.
- What can I do in New York City on a dialysis day?
- Keep treatment days short and low-effort — for example Staten Island Ferry, A Broadway show and Top of the Rock or the Empire State Building. Save bigger outings like Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and The Met and Central Park for days without a session.
- Which airport is closest to New York City?
- JFK, LaGuardia (LGA) or Newark (EWR). Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
- What is the emergency number in New York City?
- Call 911 for an ambulance in New York City (ambulance, police and fire). Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
- Can I rent a wheelchair in New York City?
- Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around New York City rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.
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