Medical Equipment Suppliers in Kentucky
Kentucky has 1,014 Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers in the public supplier dataset, which ranks it 20th among 52 states and territories. Those suppliers operate in 184 cities and towns, and 56.4% of them accept Medicare assignment.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Kentucky?
Dedicated equipment businesses play a larger role here than average. Pharmacies make up only 67.8% of listings, compared with 71.5% nationwide, and dedicated medical supply companies account for 19.4%. The table summarizes the main attributes of the state's supplier network.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total supplier listings | 1,014 |
| Share of U.S. listings | 1.8% |
| National rank by listings | 20th |
| Cities with listings | 184 |
| Pharmacies | 687 (67.8%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 197 (19.4%) |
| Opticians and optometrists | 182 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 88 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 572 (56.4%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 17.2 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 83 |
| Most recent enrollment | May 22, 2026 |
Which cities in Kentucky have the most suppliers?
Louisville (158), Lexington (81), and Bowling Green (34) lead the state by supplier count. The five largest cities hold only 32.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville | 158 | 63.9% |
| Lexington | 81 | 63.0% |
| Bowling Green | 34 | 55.9% |
| Owensboro | 29 | 37.9% |
| Elizabethtown | 26 | 65.4% |
| Paducah | 23 | 30.4% |
| Somerset | 20 | 45.0% |
| London | 18 | 66.7% |
| Florence | 17 | 52.9% |
| Glasgow | 16 | 56.2% |
| Pikeville | 16 | 56.2% |
| Ashland | 14 | 57.1% |
What equipment do suppliers in Kentucky carry?
The most commonly listed category is Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order), listed by 71% of suppliers. Compared with the national mix, suppliers here list Voice Prosthetics (5% of suppliers vs. 3% nationally), Invasive Mechanical Ventilation (7% of suppliers vs. 4% nationally), and Speech Generating Devices (9% of suppliers vs. 5% 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) | 717 | 70.7% |
| Nebulizer Drugs | 655 | 64.6% |
| Surgical Dressings | 626 | 61.7% |
| Immunosuppressive Drugs | 625 | 61.6% |
| Oral Anticancer Drugs | 624 | 61.5% |
| Oral Antiemetic Drugs | 608 | 60.0% |
| Ostomy Supplies | 608 | 60.0% |
| Canes and/or Crutches | 594 | 58.6% |
By family, diabetes supplies reach the most suppliers (782), followed by ostomy and urological supplies (682) and wound care and compression products (682).
How do suppliers in Kentucky differ by type?
The largest supplier types are pharmacies (687), medical supply companies (165), opticians (113), and grocery store pharmacies (93). 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 Kentucky?
83 suppliers here have enrollment dates in 2025 or later. The five newest enrollment dates are listed below.
- Option Care, Louisville (KY), enrolled May 22, 2026
- Silvers Hometown Pharmacy LLC, Monticello (KY), enrolled January 1, 2026
- Roberts' Pharmacy LLC, Albany (KY), enrolled January 1, 2026
- Rehab Medical, LLC, Lexington (KY), enrolled January 1, 2026
- Rehab Medical Of Louisville, LLC, Jeffersontown (KY), enrolled January 1, 2026
The national recent enrollments list shows the newest suppliers in every state.
Which states are near Kentucky?
Suppliers often serve customers across state lines, especially near borders. Compare these nearby states:
- Tennessee 1,454
- Indiana 1,300
- Ohio 2,002
- West Virginia 400
- Illinois 2,092
How do you choose a supplier in Kentucky?
Check assignment first, because it determines how much you may owe, then compare delivery, repair, and after-hours support. In Kentucky, 56.4% 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 Kentucky cities with a supplier page
11 cities have a dedicated page with full supplier listings, equipment mix, and nearby cities.
- Louisville 158
- Lexington 81
- Bowling Green 34
- Owensboro 29
- Elizabethtown 26
- Paducah 23
- Somerset 20
- London 18
- Florence 17
- Glasgow 16
- Pikeville 16
Other Kentucky places with fewer than 15 listings (173)
Ashland (14), Corbin (13), Richmond (13), Frankfort (12), Morehead (12), Nicholasville (12), Danville (11), Campbellsville (10), Hopkinsville (10), Madisonville (10), Prestonsburg (10), Murray (9), Bardstown (8), Henderson (8), La Grange (8), Middlesboro (8), Mount Sterling (8), Benton (7), Covington (7), Georgetown (7), Hazard (7), Maysville (7), Paintsville (7), Winchester (7), Columbia (6), Jeffersontown (6), Lebanon (6), Mayfield (6), Monticello (6), Newport (6), Russell Springs (6), Shelbyville (6), Shepherdsville (6), Barbourville (5), Central City (5), Erlanger (5), Flatwoods (5), Harlan (5), Harrodsburg (5), Irvine (5), Whitesburg (5), Albany (4), Beaver Dam (4), Cold Spring (4), Cynthiana (4), Edgewood (4), Franklin (4), Grayson (4), Hodgenville (4), Jackson (4), Lawrenceburg (4), Leitchfield (4), Liberty (4), Louisa (4), Marion (4), Middletown (4), Munfordville (4), Princeton (4), Russellville (4), Stanford (4), Tompkinsville (4), Versailles (4), Beattyville (3), Burlington (3), Carrollton (3), Fulton (3), Greensburg (3), Greenville (3), Independence (3), Inez (3), Owingsville (3), Paris (3), Radcliff (3), Scottsville (3), South Williamson (3), Williamsburg (3), Alexandria (2), Berea (2), Brandenburg (2), Brodhead (2), Brownsville (2), Burkesville (2), Cadiz (2), Calhoun (2), Caneyville (2), Cave City (2), Clarkson (2), Crestview Hills (2), Crestwood (2), Dry Ridge (2), Edmonton (2), Eminence (2), Falmouth (2), Flemingsburg (2), Ft. Mitchell (2), Hanson (2), Hardinsburg (2), Manchester (2), Morganfield (2), Morgantown (2), Mount Vernon (2), Prospect (2), Salem (2), Salyersville (2), Sandy Hook (2), Springfield (2), Stanton (2), Vanceburg (2), Walton (2), Whitley City (2), Arlington (1), Auburn (1), Beechmont (1), Bellevue (1), Booneville (1), Calvert City (1), Campton (1), Carlisle (1), Catlettsburg (1), Clay City (1), Crescent Springs (1), Crittenden (1), Cumberland (1), Dawson Springs (1), East Bernstadt (1), Eastern (1), Eddyville (1), Elkhorn City (1), Elkton (1), Frenchburg (1), Ft. Wright (1), Harold (1), Hartford (1), Hebron (1), Highland Heights (1), Hindman (1), Horse Cave (1), Hyden (1), Isom (1), Jamestown (1), Jenkins (1), Kimper (1), Lancaster (1), Latonia (1), Livermore (1), Lyndon (1), Martin (1), Mayking (1), Mc Dowell (1), Midway (1), Minnie (1), Mount Washington (1), Mt. Sterling (1), Mt. Washington (1), Nancy (1), Oak Grove (1), Olive Hill (1), Owenton (1), Pineville (1), Raceland (1), Robards (1), S Williamson (1), Saint Matthews (1), Smiths Grove (1), Sonora (1), St. Matthews (1), Stanville (1), Sturgis (1), Union (1), Warfield (1), West Liberty (1), Wilder (1), Williamstown (1). Use the ZIP code lookup to see suppliers in these places.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Kentucky?
The directory lists 1,014 Medicare-enrolled suppliers with a practice address in Kentucky, which is 1.8% of the U.S. total.
Which city in Kentucky has the most medical equipment suppliers?
Louisville has the most, with 158 listings.
What share of suppliers in Kentucky accept Medicare assignment?
56.4% of listed suppliers accept Medicare assignment (572 of 1,014).
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.