Medical Equipment Suppliers in New Bedford, MA
15 suppliers list a practice address in New Bedford, MA. That is 1.4% of the 1,055 listings in Massachusetts. 66.7% of them accept Medicare assignment, and the most recent enrollment date is March 12, 2025.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in New Bedford?
The table shows how the local supplier network breaks down. Pharmacies dominate the local listings, so expect strong coverage of diabetes supplies and dressings.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 15 |
| Rank in Massachusetts | 6th |
| Share of Massachusetts listings | 1.4% |
| Pharmacies | 12 (80%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 2 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 0 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 2 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 10 (66.7%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 19.3 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 4 |
How does New Bedford compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Compared with the rest of Massachusetts (40.7% accept assignment), New Bedford sits 26.0 points above the state average at 66.7%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%.
| Measure | New Bedford | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 66.7% | 40.7% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 80.0% | 78.3% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 13.3% | 11.6% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 26.7% | 37.5% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 19.3 | 17.1 | 16.4 |
New Bedford ranks 2nd of 7 Massachusetts 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 New Bedford is close to the Massachusetts pattern: 80.0% pharmacies and 13.3% dedicated medical supply companies.
Only 26.7% of suppliers here enrolled since January 2025, below the 37.5% statewide share, which points to a more established supplier base.
The average supplier lists 19.3 equipment categories against 17.1 statewide, so the local suppliers tend to be broader than usual.
Small sample: with 15 listings, one supplier moves these percentages by about 6.7 points.
What equipment can you find in New Bedford?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 15 suppliers in New Bedford, the broadest family, while orthotics and prosthetics are listed by only 8. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in New Bedford are Heat & Cold Applications (13), Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (12), Canes and/or Crutches (12), Urological Supplies (12), and Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (11).
Which suppliers are listed in New Bedford?
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.
- Enos Home Oxygen Therapy INC35 Welby Rd, New Bedford, MA 02745(508) 992-2146Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, MSC With Respiratory Therapist · 46 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2001
- Walgreen CO1737 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746(508) 984-4410Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreen CO2968 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745(508) 998-3457Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreen CO854 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 992-3209Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreen CO838 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 984-4434Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreen CO1103 Kempton St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 990-3765Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- CVS Pharmacy # 006851145 Kempton Street, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 999-3241Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled March 12, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy INC2100 Acushnet Ave, New Bedford, MA 02745(508) 995-2653Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled March 12, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #00789136 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02746(508) 996-2094Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled March 12, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #00799786 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02745(508) 998-3831Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled March 12, 2025
- Sole Remedy LLC651 Orchard St Ste 202a, New Bedford, MA 02744(508) 295-8800Accepts Medicare assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2009
- Stop And Shop Supermarket CO LLC438 Dartmouth St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 996-5090Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2009
- Stop & Shop Supermarket Company1001 Kings Hwy, New Bedford, MA 02745(508) 998-0999Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2009
- Precision Orthotic & Prosthetic Tec203 Popes Is, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 991-5577Does not accept assignmentMSC With Orthotic Personnel, MSC With Prosthetic Personnel · 7 equipment categories · Enrolled April 15, 2005
- Southcoast Hospitals Group INC101 Page St, New Bedford, MA 02740(508) 973-5449Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 7 equipment categories · Enrolled May 1, 2002
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Which ZIP codes in New Bedford 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.
Which cities are near New Bedford?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Fall River, MA 11 mi
- Warwick, RI 27 mi
- Providence, RI 28 mi
- Boston, MA 48 mi
- Framingham, MA 51 mi
- Worcester, MA 61 mi
- Springfield, MA 89 mi
- Hartford, CT 91 mi
- Bangor, ME 244 mi
Other large cities in Massachusetts: Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Fall River, and Framingham. See all of Massachusetts on the state page.
In the Massachusetts ranking, New Bedford sits next to Framingham (17 suppliers) and Pittsfield (15 suppliers).
Which suppliers in New Bedford are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Enos Home Oxygen Therapy INC, which lists 46 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are CVS Pharmacy INC (March 12, 2025), CVS Pharmacy #00799 (March 12, 2025), and CVS Pharmacy #00789 (March 12, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in New Bedford?
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 66.7% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in New Bedford, MA?
The directory lists 15 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Do medical equipment suppliers in New Bedford accept Medicare assignment?
10 of 15 suppliers (66.7%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in New Bedford?
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) is listed most often, by 13 suppliers.
How does New Bedford compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
Compared with the rest of Massachusetts (40.7% accept assignment), New Bedford sits 26.0 points above the state average at 66.7%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%. New Bedford ranks 2nd of 7 Massachusetts 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.