Medical Equipment Suppliers (National Chains)

CVS Pharmacy Medical Equipment

★★★★☆ 4.2/5

Type: Retail Pharmacy Chain

Services: Crutches, walkers, medical supplies

Price Range: $30-$80 for standard crutches

Insurance: Accepts most major insurance, Medicare

Pros: Immediate availability, convenient locations, open late

Cons: Limited selection, higher prices, minimal fitting assistance

Find Location: cvs.com or call 1-800-SHOP-CVS

Walgreens Medical Equipment

★★★★☆ 4.1/5

Type: Retail Pharmacy Chain

Services: DME including crutches, mobility aids

Price Range: $25-$75

Insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance

Find Location: walgreens.com

Amazon Medical Supplies

★★★★★ 4.6/5

Type: Online Retailer

Services: Largest crutch selection, fast shipping

Price Range: $20-$500 (all types available)

Pros: Best prices, customer reviews, 2-day shipping with Prime

Cons: No fitting assistance, no insurance billing

Website: amazon.com/medical-supplies

Find Physical Therapists

APTA Find a PT Tool

American Physical Therapy Association

Official directory of licensed physical therapists nationwide. Filter by specialty, insurance, and location.

Search: choosept.com/findapt

Specializations to look for: Orthopedic PT, Mobility Training, Post-Surgical Rehabilitation

Financial Assistance Programs

The Salvation Army - Medical Equipment Assistance

Services: Free/low-cost medical equipment loans and donations

Eligibility: Based on financial need (varies by location)

Contact: Find your local office at salvationarmyusa.org

Phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY (1-800-725-2769)

Lions Clubs International - Medical Equipment

Services: Medical equipment loan programs

Cost: Often free or very low cost

Find Club: lionsclubs.org

Note: Programs vary by local club - contact your area club directly

Freecycle Network

Services: Community gifting network - people often give away medical equipment

Cost: FREE

Website: freecycle.org

Tip: Post a "wanted" request in your local group

Online Support Groups

Reddit - r/medical and r/disability

Platform: Reddit communities

Members: Combined 500,000+ members

Best for: Quick questions, shared experiences

Link: reddit.com/r/medical

Facebook: Crutch Users Support Group

Platform: Facebook Private Group

Members: 15,000+ members

Best for: Emotional support, product recommendations

Search: "Crutch Users Support" on Facebook

Medicare-Approved DME Suppliers

Medicare Supplier Search Tool

Find Medicare-approved DME suppliers in your area who can bill Medicare directly for crutches.

Search Tool: medicare.gov/medical-equipment-suppliers

What to ask suppliers:

  • Do you accept Medicare assignment?
  • What is my estimated out-of-pocket cost?
  • Do you offer rental options?
  • What's your return/exchange policy?

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