Medical Equipment Suppliers in Fort Dodge, IA
15 suppliers list a practice address in Fort Dodge, IA. That is 1.9% of the 809 listings in Iowa. 40.0% of them accept Medicare assignment, and the most recent enrollment date is January 1, 2025.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Fort Dodge?
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 | 15 |
| Rank in Iowa | 13th |
| Share of Iowa listings | 1.9% |
| Pharmacies | 7 (47%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 4 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 5 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 3 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 6 (40.0%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 20.3 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 2 |
How does Fort Dodge compare with the rest of Iowa?
Fort Dodge has 15 suppliers, and 40.0% accept Medicare assignment. That is 7.0 points below the Iowa rate of 47.0% and 11.2 points below the U.S. rate of 51.2%.
| Measure | Fort Dodge | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 40.0% | 47.0% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 46.7% | 63.7% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 26.7% | 15.1% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 13.3% | 6.4% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 20.3 | 18.8 | 16.4 |
Fort Dodge ranks 7th of 13 Iowa cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. Fewer suppliers accept assignment than elsewhere in the state, so it pays to use the Accepts Medicare assignment filter on the supplier list below and to ask about total cost before you agree.
Dedicated medical supply companies make up 26.7% of listings here against 15.1% statewide. Dedicated suppliers usually handle delivery and setup, which helps for beds, lifts and oxygen.
13.3% of suppliers here enrolled since January 2025, above the 6.4% statewide share. A fast-changing market is a good reason to verify a supplier before sharing personal details.
Small sample: with 15 listings, one supplier moves these percentages by about 6.7 points.
What equipment can you find in Fort Dodge?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 10 suppliers in Fort Dodge, the broadest family, while prosthetic lenses and vision supplies are listed by only 4. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in Fort Dodge are Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (8), Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (8), Heat & Cold Applications (8), Canes and/or Crutches (8), and Walkers (8).
Which suppliers are listed in Fort Dodge?
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.
- Lincare INC516 1st Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-8027Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 62 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2004
- Unitypoint At Home802 Kenyon Rd, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 574-8540Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist, Orthotic Personnel · 51 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2008
- Unitypoint At Home214 S 25th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 955-1654Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist, Orthotic Personnel · 50 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2008
- Hy-Vee Pharmacy #1192115 S 29th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-5320Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 35 equipment categories · Enrolled December 7, 2017
- Walgreens #053612503 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-7113Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Iowa CVS Pharmacy LLC2910 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 573-7202Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy # 102822029 5th Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 955-6453Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 18 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Daniel Pharmacy1114 Central Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 573-3431Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 14 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy10-08863036 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-7405Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2019
- Hanger Clinic804 Kenyon Rd Ste E, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-8255Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Trinity Regional Medical Center802 Kenyon Rd Ste 120, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 574-6588Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 4 equipment categories · Enrolled November 5, 2018
- Central Iowa Eyecare1202 2nd Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 576-1261Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist, Optician · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled July 28, 2005
- Active Health Clinics20 N 29th St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(227) 749-1108Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled September 25, 2019
- Heath Family Eyecare1511 1st Ave S, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 955-7777Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled November 7, 2007
- 515 Vision1534 28th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501(515) 573-1145Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist, Optician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled January 28, 2020
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Which ZIP codes in Fort Dodge 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.
- 50501 15
Which cities are near Fort Dodge?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Ames, IA 43 mi
- Urbandale, IA 64 mi
- Mason City, IA 65 mi
- West Des Moines, IA 67 mi
- Des Moines, IA 69 mi
- Waterloo, IA 93 mi
- Sioux City, IA 112 mi
- Mankato, MN 115 mi
- Sioux Falls, SD 147 mi
- Norfolk, NE 170 mi
Other large cities in Iowa: Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport, Urbandale, and Iowa City. See all of Iowa on the state page.
In the Iowa ranking, Fort Dodge sits next to Ames (15 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Fort Dodge are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Lincare INC, which lists 62 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are Iowa CVS Pharmacy LLC (January 1, 2025), CVS Pharmacy # 10282 (January 1, 2025), and Walgreens #05361 (March 1, 2022). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Fort Dodge?
Compare delivery windows and repair support, and confirm assignment before you agree to anything. 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 40.0% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Fort Dodge, IA?
The directory lists 15 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Fort Dodge accept Medicare assignment?
6 of 15 suppliers (40.0%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Fort Dodge?
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) is listed most often, by 9 suppliers.
How does Fort Dodge compare with the rest of Iowa?
Fort Dodge has 15 suppliers, and 40.0% accept Medicare assignment. That is 7.0 points below the Iowa rate of 47.0% and 11.2 points below the U.S. rate of 51.2%. Fort Dodge ranks 7th of 13 Iowa cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. Fewer suppliers accept assignment than elsewhere in the state, so it pays to use the Accepts Medicare assignment filter on the supplier list below and to ask about total cost before you agree.
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.