Medical Equipment Suppliers in Hilo, HI
Hilo, HI has 19 Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers, which makes it the 2nd largest city in Hawaii by supplier count. 47.4% accept Medicare assignment, and the newest enrollment began on January 1, 2025.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Hilo?
Here is how suppliers in the city break down by type and enrollment status. A sizable share of suppliers are dedicated equipment businesses, which improves the odds of finding delivery and setup services.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 19 |
| Rank in Hawaii | 2nd |
| Share of Hawaii listings | 10.7% |
| Pharmacies | 9 (47%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 3 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 6 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 3 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 9 (47.4%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 14.7 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 3 |
How does Hilo compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Compared with the rest of Hawaii (37.9% accept assignment), Hilo sits 9.5 points above the state average at 47.4%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%.
| Measure | Hilo | Hawaii | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 47.4% | 37.9% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 47.4% | 70.6% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 15.8% | 14.7% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 15.8% | 32.8% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 14.7 | 16.0 | 16.4 |
Hilo ranks 2nd of 2 Hawaii cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. Most suppliers here accept assignment, so a call to your first choice is a reasonable start. Still confirm for your specific item.
The supplier mix in Hilo is close to the Hawaii pattern: 47.4% pharmacies and 15.8% dedicated medical supply companies.
Only 15.8% of suppliers here enrolled since January 2025, below the 32.8% statewide share, which points to a more established supplier base.
Small sample: with 19 listings, one supplier moves these percentages by about 5.3 points.
What equipment can you find in Hilo?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 12 suppliers in Hilo, the broadest family, while prosthetic lenses and vision supplies are listed by only 6. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in Hilo are Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (8), Canes and/or Crutches (8), Walkers (8), Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies (8), and Infusion Drugs (7).
Which suppliers are listed in Hilo?
Every supplier in the city is listed below. Sorted by the number of equipment categories, then by name. Phone numbers open your dialer on mobile devices.
- Apria Healthcare LLC811 Laukapu St Ste 8, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 969-1211Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, MSC With Respiratory Therapist · 59 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2014
- Rainbow Medical Supply INC224 Haili St Ste B, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 982-3834Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 57 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1999
- Longs Drugs #09227111 E Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 959-4508Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Longs Drugs #09620555 Kilauea Ave, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 935-9075Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Longs Drugs #17599391 E Makaala St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 920-8606Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Kta Puainako Pharmacy50 E Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 959-8700Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 16 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2024
- Shiigi Drug CO INC333 Kilauea Ave Ste 102, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 935-0001Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 14 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 1966
- Safeway Pharmacy #2893381 E Makaala St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 399-3800Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Walmart Pharmacy 10-2473325 Makaala St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 969-1062Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2019
- Esp Healthcare Group LLC1335 Kalanianaole St Rm 1, Hilo, HI 96720(909) 792-0909Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled October 15, 2018
- Kta Ponahawai Pharmacy670 Ponahawai St Ste 211, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 865-0505Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2024
- East Hawaii Health Pharmacy1190 Waianuenue Ave Ste 122, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 932-3770Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled February 2, 2023
- Kokua Orthotic Solutions688 Kinoole St Ste 112, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 731-6886Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled August 2, 2017
- Big Island Orthopedic Services41 Laimana St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 969-3100Accepts Medicare assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 4 equipment categories · Enrolled October 16, 2000
- Hawaii Vision Specialists LLP392 Kapiolani St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 333-3233Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled November 15, 2012
- Lehua Optometry INC101 Aupuni St Ste 305, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 935-6319Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled June 11, 2019
- Mrs Hilo LLC34 W Kawailani St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 935-8887Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled July 14, 2020
- Big Island Optical INC1216 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 935-1360Accepts Medicare assignmentProsthetic Personnel, Optician · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2003
- Douglas T Shiro OD INC31 E Lanikaula St Ste D, Hilo, HI 96720(808) 961-0635Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
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Which ZIP codes in Hilo have the most suppliers?
Suppliers cluster around hospitals and medical districts. These ZIP codes have the most listings; each link opens the lookup with that ZIP code filled in.
- 96720 19
Which cities are near Hilo?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Honolulu, HI 211 mi
- San Francisco, CA 2320 mi
- Santa Rosa, CA 2325 mi
- Oakland, CA 2330 mi
- Salinas, CA 2331 mi
- San Leandro, CA 2332 mi
- Hayward, CA 2333 mi
- San Jose, CA 2335 mi
Other large cities in Hawaii: Honolulu. See all of Hawaii on the state page.
In the Hawaii ranking, Hilo sits next to Honolulu (56 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Hilo are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Apria Healthcare LLC, which lists 59 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are Longs Drugs #17599 (January 1, 2025), Longs Drugs #09620 (January 1, 2025), and Longs Drugs #09227 (January 1, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Hilo?
Before you order, confirm assignment, delivery time, and who handles repairs. The guides on How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier and How to Verify a Medical Equipment Supplier cover the questions to ask, and the assignment guide explains why 47.4% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Hilo, HI?
The directory lists 19 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Hilo, Hawaii.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Hilo accept Medicare assignment?
9 of 19 suppliers (47.4%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Hilo?
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) is listed most often, by 10 suppliers.
How does Hilo compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Compared with the rest of Hawaii (37.9% accept assignment), Hilo sits 9.5 points above the state average at 47.4%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%. Hilo ranks 2nd of 2 Hawaii cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. Most suppliers here accept assignment, so a call to your first choice is a reasonable start. Still confirm for your specific item.
Data source: public Medicare medical equipment supplier file, snapshot November 2026. To confirm a supplier, use Medicare's official supplier tool. See the methodology and editorial policy, or report an error.