Medical Equipment Suppliers in Iowa
Iowa has 809 Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers in the public supplier dataset, which ranks it 26th among 52 states and territories. Those suppliers operate in 190 cities and towns, and 47.0% of them accept Medicare assignment.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Iowa?
Dedicated equipment businesses play a larger role here than average. Pharmacies make up only 63.7% of listings, compared with 71.5% nationwide, and dedicated medical supply companies account for 15.1%. The table summarizes the main attributes of the state's supplier network.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total supplier listings | 809 |
| Share of U.S. listings | 1.4% |
| National rank by listings | 26th |
| Cities with listings | 190 |
| Pharmacies | 515 (63.7%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 122 (15.1%) |
| Opticians and optometrists | 203 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 87 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 380 (47.0%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 18.8 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 52 |
| Most recent enrollment | April 1, 2026 |
Which cities in Iowa have the most suppliers?
Cedar Rapids (44), Des Moines (41), and Davenport (26) lead the state by supplier count. The five largest cities hold only 19.8% of the state's listings, so suppliers are spread widely across smaller communities. City pages exist for every place with at least 15 listings.
| City | Suppliers | Accept assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 44 | 34.1% |
| Des Moines | 41 | 43.9% |
| Davenport | 26 | 38.5% |
| Urbandale | 25 | 48.0% |
| Iowa City | 24 | 41.7% |
| Dubuque | 23 | 47.8% |
| Council Bluffs | 19 | 42.1% |
| Sioux City | 19 | 47.4% |
| Waterloo | 19 | 36.8% |
| Mason City | 17 | 35.3% |
| West Des Moines | 17 | 29.4% |
| Ames | 15 | 40.0% |
What equipment do suppliers in Iowa carry?
The most commonly listed category is Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order), listed by 65% of suppliers. Compared with the national mix, suppliers here list Implanted Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies (16% of suppliers vs. 3% nationally), Wheelchairs (Complex Rehab Manual Related Accessories) (24% of suppliers vs. 7% nationally), and Oxygen Equipment and/or Supplies (26% of suppliers vs. 10% nationally) more often than average. Each category links to a page that ranks every state and city.
| Equipment category | Suppliers | Share of state suppliers |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) | 529 | 65.4% |
| Ostomy Supplies | 500 | 61.8% |
| Surgical Dressings | 499 | 61.7% |
| Nebulizer Drugs | 486 | 60.1% |
| Nebulizer Equipment and/or Supplies | 480 | 59.3% |
| Immunosuppressive Drugs | 469 | 58.0% |
| Oral Antiemetic Drugs | 466 | 57.6% |
| Oral Anticancer Drugs | 465 | 57.5% |
By family, diabetes supplies reach the most suppliers (585), followed by wound care and compression products (532) and ostomy and urological supplies (528).
How do suppliers in Iowa differ by type?
The largest supplier types are pharmacies (515), optometrists (125), opticians (117), and grocery store pharmacies (98). Dedicated medical supply companies and respiratory-focused businesses usually offer delivery and setup, while pharmacies are better for supplies you pick up. See the full supplier type index for definitions.
Which suppliers enrolled most recently in Iowa?
52 suppliers here have enrollment dates in 2025 or later. The five newest enrollment dates are listed below.
- Thorson Drug, Akron (IA), enrolled April 1, 2026
- Summit Pharmacy, Fairfield (IA), enrolled November 17, 2025
- Sanford Health Equip, Orange City (IA), enrolled October 27, 2025
- Sanford Health Equip, Sheldon (IA), enrolled October 27, 2025
- Sanford Health Equip, Spirit Lake (IA), enrolled October 27, 2025
The national recent enrollments list shows the newest suppliers in every state.
Which states are near Iowa?
Suppliers often serve customers across state lines, especially near borders. Compare these nearby states:
How do you choose a supplier in Iowa?
Shortlist two or three suppliers, confirm assignment status, and ask about delivery time before you decide. In Iowa, 47.0% of listed suppliers accept assignment. These guides explain the details: How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier, Medicare Assignment Explained, and How to Verify a Medical Equipment Supplier.
All Iowa cities with a supplier page
13 cities have a dedicated page with full supplier listings, equipment mix, and nearby cities.
- Cedar Rapids 44
- Des Moines 41
- Davenport 26
- Urbandale 25
- Iowa City 24
- Dubuque 23
- Council Bluffs 19
- Sioux City 19
- Waterloo 19
- Mason City 17
- West Des Moines 17
- Ames 15
- Fort Dodge 15
Other Iowa places with fewer than 15 listings (177)
Ankeny (14), Coralville (13), Cedar Falls (10), Ottumwa (10), Bettendorf (9), Marshalltown (9), Clinton (8), Clive (8), Spencer (8), Altoona (7), Atlantic (7), Burlington (7), Carroll (7), Denison (7), Muscatine (7), Newton (7), Oskaloosa (7), Storm Lake (7), Waverly (7), Boone (6), Creston (6), Decorah (6), Fort Madison (6), Hiawatha (6), Indianola (6), Iowa Falls (6), Johnston (6), Marion (6), Spirit Lake (6), Washington (6), Keokuk (5), North Liberty (5), Chariton (4), Charles City (4), Cherokee (4), Estherville (4), Fairfield (4), Harlan (4), Knoxville (4), Le Mars (4), Manchester (4), Oelwein (4), Osceola (4), Pella (4), Red Oak (4), Sheldon (4), Sioux Center (4), West Burlington (4), Winterset (4), Algona (3), Centerville (3), Clarinda (3), Clarion (3), Corydon (3), Emmetsburg (3), Forest City (3), Grimes (3), Grinnell (3), Humboldt (3), Independence (3), Jefferson (3), Lake City (3), Maquoketa (3), Monticello (3), Mount Pleasant (3), Osage (3), Shenandoah (3), Tipton (3), Vinton (3), Waukee (3), Waukon (3), Webster City (3), Bellevue (2), Belmond (2), Bloomfield (2), Carlisle (2), Clear Lake (2), Cresco (2), De Witt (2), Eagle Grove (2), Eldora (2), Garner (2), Glenwood (2), Hampton (2), Hawarden (2), Manson (2), Milford (2), Mount Vernon (2), Mt. Pleasant (2), Norwalk (2), Orange City (2), Parkersburg (2), Perry (2), Pleasant Hill (2), Pocahontas (2), Rock Valley (2), Sibley (2), Toledo (2), Williamsburg (2), Windsor Heights (2), Adel (1), Akron (1), Albia (1), Amana (1), Anamosa (1), Atkins (1), Audubon (1), Bedford (1), Belle Plaine (1), Cascade (1), Central City (1), Columbus Junction (1), Corning (1), Denver (1), Durant (1), Dyersville (1), Eldridge (1), Elkader (1), Evansdale (1), Fayette (1), Gowrie (1), Greene (1), Grundy Center (1), Guthrie Center (1), Guttenberg (1), Hamburg (1), Hartley (1), Hull (1), Huxley (1), Ida Grove (1), Jesup (1), Kalona (1), Keosauqua (1), Kingsley (1), Lake Mills (1), Lake View (1), Lamoni (1), Laporte City (1), Laurens (1), Malvern (1), Manning (1), Mapleton (1), Marcus (1), Marengo (1), Mediapolis (1), Mount Ayr (1), Moville (1), Nevada (1), New Hampton (1), New London (1), Northwood (1), Oakland (1), Ogden (1), Onawa (1), Panora (1), Paullina (1), Peosta (1), Prairie City (1), Preston (1), Reinbeck (1), Riverside (1), Robins (1), Rock Rapids (1), Sac City (1), Sergeant Bluff (1), Sheffield (1), Solon (1), Story City (1), Strawberry Point (1), Stuart (1), Sumner (1), Victor (1), W Burlington (1), Wapello (1), West Liberty (1), West Union (1), Winfield (1). Use the ZIP code lookup to see suppliers in these places.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Iowa?
The directory lists 809 Medicare-enrolled suppliers with a practice address in Iowa, which is 1.4% of the U.S. total.
Which city in Iowa has the most medical equipment suppliers?
Cedar Rapids has the most, with 44 listings.
What share of suppliers in Iowa accept Medicare assignment?
47.0% of listed suppliers accept Medicare assignment (380 of 809).
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.