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Summary Statement of Deficiencies D0000 A desk review survey of the laboratory's proficiency test results was performed on 09 /25/2026 for Florida Kidney Physicians. The laboratory is not in compliance with 42 CFR Part 493, Requirement for Laboratories. The following Conditions were cited: D2016 493.803(a)(b)(c) Condition: Successful Participation D6000 493.1403 Condition: Moderate Complexity Laboratory Director D2016 SUCCESSFUL PARTICIPATION CFR(s): 493.803(a)(b)(c) (a) Each laboratory performing nonwaived testing must successfully participate in a proficiency testing program approved by CMS, if applicable, as described in subpart I of this part for each specialty, subspecialty, and analyte or test in which the laboratory is certified under CLIA. (b) Except as specified in paragraph (c) of this section, if a laboratory fails to participate successfully in proficiency testing for a given specialty, subspecialty, analyte or test, as defined in this section, or fails to take remedial action when an individual fails gynecologic cytology, CMS imposes sanctions, as specified in subpart R of this part. (c) If a laboratory fails to perform successfully in a CMS- approved proficiency testing program, for the initial unsuccessful performance, CMS may direct the laboratory to undertake training of its personnel or to obtain technical assistance, or both, rather than imposing alternative or principle sanctions except when one or more of the following conditions exists: (1) There is immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety. (2) The laboratory fails to provide CMS or a CMS agent with satisfactory evidence that it has taken steps to correct the problem identified by the unsuccessful proficiency testing performance. (3) The laboratory has a poor compliance history. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor proficiency testing (PT) desk review, review of the laboratory's American Proficiency Institute (API) PT records and the review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Casper reports 153 and 155, the laboratory Statement of Deficiencies (X1) Provider/Supplier/CLIA Identification Number (X3) Date Survey Completed Name of Provider or Supplier Street Address, City, State -- 1 of 2 -- failed to successfully participate in the Subspecialty of Routine Chemistry for the analyte of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) for 2 out of 2 testing events in 2026 (See D2096). D2096 ROUTINE CHEMISTRY CFR(s): 493.841(f) (f) Failure to achieve satisfactory performance for the same analyte or test in two consecutive testing events or two out of three consecutive testing events is unsuccessful performance. This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor proficiency testing (PT) desk review, review of the laboratory's American Proficiency Institute (API) PT records and the review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Casper reports 153 and 155, the laboratory failed to successfully participate in the Subspecialty of Routine Chemistry for the analyte of Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) for 2 out of 2 testing events in 2026. Findings included: 1. Review of the laboratory's API PT records and CMS CASPER 153 and 155 reports revealed the following scores: A. Event #1 2026 AST- 40% B. Event #2 2026 AST- 60% D6000 MODERATE COMPLEXITY LABORATORY DIRECTOR CFR(s): 493.1403 The laboratory must have a director who meets the qualification requirements of 493. 1405 of this subpart and provides overall management and direction in accordance with 493.1407 of this subpart. This CONDITION is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor Proficiency Testing (PT) desk review, a review of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Casper 155 and 155, and the laboratory's American Proficiency Institute (API) PT records, the Laboratory Director failed to provide overall management to ensure the laboratory performed PT in such a manner as to achieve and maintain satisfactory performance with successful PT in the Subspecialty of Routine Chemistry (See D6016). D6016 LABORATORY DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES CFR(s): 493.1407(e)(4)(i) (e)(4)(i) The proficiency testing samples are tested as required under Subpart H of this part; This STANDARD is not met as evidenced by: Based on surveyor Proficiency Testing (PT) desk review, a review of the CMS Casper 155 and 155, and the laboratory's American Proficiency Institute (API) PT records, the Laboratory Director failed to ensure the laboratory performed PT in such a manner as to achieve satisfactory performance in PT in the Subspecialty of Routine Chemistry for 2 out of 2 testing events in 2026 (See D2096). -- 2 of 2 --