Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A.

What Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A. does

Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A. (operating as NEFRA Medical Care Argentina) is the exclusive Argentine representative and distributor of Fresenius Medical Care, the global dialysis and nephrology services group. The company operates a vertically integrated renal care platform that combines clinical service delivery with medical product distribution. Its core business centers on direct provision of dialysis treatments—hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis—through owned and operated dialysis centers across Argentina, complemented by a home-based automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) service line and acute therapy offerings for hospital partners.

The company's technology stack is sourced directly from its German parent and includes advanced hemodialysis machines (5008 CorDiax, 5008S CorDiax, 4008S classix), high-flux dialyzers (FX CorDiax, FX classix), automated peritoneal dialysis systems (sleep•safe), peritoneal solutions (UltraLow GDP, Andy-Disc®, Biofine®), and acute care platforms (multiFiltrate, multiFiltratePRO, GENIUS® 90) for continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Supporting this clinical footprint is a healthcare IT layer comprising TDMS for treatment data management, Therapy Monitor (TMon), Therapy Support Suite (TSS), communication Data Link (cDL), Nephrological Cockpit, and the PatientOnLine portal. Water treatment solutions (Oxisterile 350) and patient-facing tools (kidney function calculator) complete the ecosystem.

The business model is built on recurring treatment revenue from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, supplemented by acute therapy services to hospital partners. Patients access services via healthcare provider referrals, insurance authorizations, or direct inquiry through a national hotline (0800-362-0001) and dedicated transit/referral channels. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, but treatment is funded through health insurance plans, social security systems, and government healthcare programs. The company holds IRAM certification for quality management and operates an active digital presence across its website, Facebook (@neframedicalcare.arg), LinkedIn (@nefra-medical-care), and Instagram (@nefra.arg).

Name

Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A.

Legal name

Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A.

Website

https://fmc-ag.com.ar

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fresenius Medical Care Argentina S.A. (NEFRA Medical Care) is the exclusive Argentine distributor of Fresenius Medical Care, operating owned dialysis centers and providing hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and acute renal replacement therapies to CKD and ESRD patients across Argentina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dialysis Services

NAICS

Kidney Dialysis Centers (621492), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Dialysis & Kidney Care Centers (HLAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dialysis Services (Hemodialysis & Peritoneal Dialysis) (HLAKAHAC), Home Dialysis Equipment & Remote Monitoring (HLAHAKAG), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Systems & Supplies (HLAHAKAB), Dialysis Water Treatment & Dialysate Delivery Systems (HLAHAKAD), Home Dialysis Support & Training Providers (HLAFAEAG)

Keywords

• Dialysis services
• Hemodialysis machines
• Peritoneal dialysis
• Renal care products
• Kidney disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Argentina

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dialysis Treatment Services: Healthcare services revenue from providing hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, and peritoneal dialysis treatments to patients with chronic kidney disease through company-owned dialysis centers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Operates as the exclusive Argentine representative of Fresenius Medical Care, delivering comprehensive dialysis treatment services through company-owned centers and distributing Fresenius's nephrology product portfolio. Service modalities span hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, peritoneal dialysis, pediatric dialysis and acute care CRRT, complemented by distribution of dialysis machines, dialyzers, peritoneal dialysis systems, water treatment, and clinical IT solutions to healthcare providers across Argentina.

Product overview

NEFRA Medical Care Argentina, as exclusive representative of Fresenius Medical Care in Argentina, operates a comprehensive renal care platform offering dialysis services and medical products. The portfolio encompasses three core treatment modalities: Peritoneal Dialysis (including APD/sleep•safe cyclers, aAPD adapted therapy, UltraLow GDP solutions, and Andy-Disc®/Biofine® disconnect systems), Hemodialysis (featuring the 5008 CorDiax/5008S CorDiax and 4008S classix machines, along with FX CorDiax and FX classix dialyzers), and Hemodiafiltration. For acute care settings, the company provides multiFiltrate and multiFiltratePRO CRRT systems, GENIUS® 90 treatment system, and associated CRRT fluids. The IT infrastructure layer includes TDMS for treatment data management, Therapy Monitor (TMon), Therapy Support Suite (TSS), communication Data Link (cDL), Nephrological Cockpit dashboard, and PatientOnLine patient portal. Water treatment solutions (Oxisterile 350) and patient-facing tools like the kidney function calculator complete the ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hemodialysis Treatment Services

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature15 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fresenius Medical CarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEFRA Medical Care operates as the exclusive representative and distributor of Fresenius Medical Care products and services in Argentina. Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in nephrology products and services, providing NEFRA with access to advanced dialysis technology including hemodialysis machines, peritoneal dialysis systems, acute therapy equipment, and clinical IT solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• B. Braun Avitum: Dialysis division of B. Braun offering hemodialysis machines, dialyzers, CRRT systems, and operating dialysis centers in Europe and Latin America — comparable as a vertically integrated dialysis product and services competitor.
• Baxter International: Global manufacturer of peritoneal dialysis solutions, APD cyclers (e.g., Amia), and renal replacement therapy products — directly comparable to NEFRA's PD product portfolio sourced from its parent and a competing technology stack globally.
• Nipro Medical Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of dialysis equipment, dialyzers, and PD systems with a growing presence in Latin America — comparable as a competing supplier of HD/PD products that NEFRA also distributes under Fresenius branding.
• Fresenius Medical Care AG: Parent company and global dialysis incumbent offering the same product and service portfolio (HD machines, dialyzers, PD systems, CRRT, IT) at global scale; comparable as the broader entity of which NEFRA is the Argentine operating arm.

Direct peers

• Diaverum: Sweden-based global dialysis provider operating hundreds of clinics across multiple countries including Latin America — directly comparable as a multi-country dialysis services operator with in-center and home dialysis programs.
• DaVita: Global dialysis services operator running thousands of outpatient dialysis centers and offering home dialysis, vascular access, and integrated kidney care — directly comparable to NEFRA as a country-level operator providing full HD/PD/HDF service delivery under a multi-country network.

Regional players

• InPaP S.A. Argentina-based provider of home peritoneal dialysis services and supplies — comparable as a regional player focused on home PD, a modality NEFRA also serves.
• Centro de Tratamiento Renal (CTR) Argentina: Argentine dialysis services provider operating multiple centers in Argentina — directly comparable as a domestic competitor offering outpatient HD services within the same Argentine market.

Emerging players

• U.S. Renal Care: US-focused dialysis services operator providing in-center HD, home dialysis, and integrated kidney care — comparable as a multi-modality dialysis services peer serving similar patient populations and payer mix.
• Asahi Kasei Medical: Manufacturer of dialysis membranes and therapeutic apheresis products used in HD and CRRT — comparable as an adjacent product-side player in renal care devices and consumables that compete in the same provider procurement decisions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/neframedicalcare.arg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fresenius-medical-care-argentina-s.a.
• Instagraminstagram.com/nefra.arg

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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