Medical Equipment Suppliers in Hickory, NC
34 suppliers list a practice address in Hickory, NC. That is 1.8% of the 1,925 listings in North Carolina. 35.3% of them accept Medicare assignment, and the most recent enrollment date is January 1, 2025.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Hickory?
The table shows how the local supplier network breaks down. A sizable share of suppliers are dedicated equipment businesses, which improves the odds of finding delivery and setup services.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 34 |
| Rank in North Carolina | 10th |
| Share of North Carolina listings | 1.8% |
| Pharmacies | 18 (53%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 11 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 4 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 4 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 12 (35.3%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 19.8 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 5 |
How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Of 34 listed suppliers in Hickory, 12 accept Medicare assignment (35.3%). The North Carolina average is 51.3% and the U.S. average is 51.2%.
| Measure | Hickory | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 35.3% | 51.3% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 52.9% | 71.0% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 32.4% | 17.7% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 14.7% | 19.0% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 19.8 | 16.8 | 16.4 |
Hickory ranks 26th of 27 North Carolina 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 32.4% of listings here against 17.7% statewide. Dedicated suppliers usually handle delivery and setup, which helps for beds, lifts and oxygen.
The average supplier lists 19.8 equipment categories against 16.8 statewide, so the local suppliers tend to be broader than usual.
What equipment can you find in Hickory?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 26 suppliers in Hickory, the broadest family, while prosthetic lenses and vision supplies are listed by only 5. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in Hickory are Enteral Nutrients (21), Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (18), Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (18), Canes and/or Crutches (18), and Walkers (18).
Which suppliers are listed in Hickory?
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 LLC1207a 16th Street NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 270-7100Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, MSC With Respiratory Therapist · 62 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2014
- Lincare INC1262 25th Street Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 304-4441Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 62 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2004
- American Homepatient1929 Tate Seblvd, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 324-4504Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 56 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Medi Home Care2948 S Nc 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 294-0203Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 47 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2009
- Loftis Home Medical LLC940 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 624-0174Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 37 equipment categories · Enrolled August 29, 2011
- Piedmont Medical Supply, INC.752 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 327-6970Does not accept assignmentMSC With Orthotic Personnel, MSC With Prosthetic Personnel · 34 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- The Wheelchair Place920 Tate Blvd SE Ste 104, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 855-9099Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 33 equipment categories · Enrolled December 3, 2007
- Walnut Medical INC46 3rd St NW Ste 1, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 455-0245Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 31 equipment categories · Enrolled March 5, 2003
- Walgreen CO2700 S Nc 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 294-0058Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #116292427 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 256-2435Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #76462915 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 324-8254Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC1504 2nd St NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 322-3037Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC2701 S Nc 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 294-1644Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC1220 Hwy 321 NW, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 324-7171Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC2225 12th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 256-6456Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC1910 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 267-0749Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Long View Drug CO2637 1st Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 324-7948Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled July 21, 2016
- Walmart Pharmacy 10-09482525 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 327-7891Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Omnicare Pharmacy Of North Carolina1257 25th Street Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 328-1816Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2009
- Sam's Pharmacy 10-63552435 US Highway 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 326-7009Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled May 15, 2013
- Community Pharmacy Of Bethlehem INC9471 Nc Highway 127, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 495-8258Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Certified Other · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled March 28, 2012
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy 10-7315483 US Highway 70 SW, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 639-6061Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Walmart Pharmacy 10-35042415 Springs Rd NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 639-6104Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Medical Center Pharmacy INC126 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601(283) 227-7174Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- James P Rubel1636 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 326-7161Accepts Medicare assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Orthopedic Appliance CO INC910 Tate Blvd SE Ste 103, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 254-6305Does not accept assignmentMSC With Orthotic-Prosthetic · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Carolina Amputee & Orthotics INC1921 Tate Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 441-2011Accepts Medicare assignmentMSC With Orthotic-Prosthetic · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Five Points Pharma, LLC615 Main Ave SW, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 780-8510Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled August 4, 2016
- Js Garmon Enterprises242 Union Sq NW, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 328-9844Accepts Medicare assignmentSupplier · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2004
- Publix North Carolina, LP36 29th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 322-4383Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2015
- Graystone Ophthalmology Associates,2424 Century Pl SE, Hickory, NC 28602(222) 050-6843Accepts Medicare assignmentOptician · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled April 1, 1988
- Candice Tomblin2360 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601(828) 256-7465Does not accept assignmentSupplier · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled July 2, 2013
- Mountain View Eye Center3038 Nc Highway 127 S, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 294-1010Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled December 2, 2003
- Luxottica Of America INC1960 US Highwa 70 SE Ste 198, Hickory, NC 28602(828) 324-0021Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled March 31, 2010
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Which ZIP codes in Hickory 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 Hickory?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Statesville, NC 25 mi
- Mooresville, NC 28 mi
- Huntersville, NC 34 mi
- Gastonia, NC 34 mi
- Concord, NC 45 mi
- Charlotte, NC 46 mi
- Matthews, NC 56 mi
- Rock Hill, SC 59 mi
- Johnson City, TN 73 mi
- Kingsport, TN 87 mi
Other large cities in North Carolina: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Durham, and Winston Salem. See all of North Carolina on the state page.
In the North Carolina ranking, Hickory sits next to Fayetteville (40 suppliers) and Gastonia (30 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Hickory are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Apria Healthcare LLC, which lists 62 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC (January 1, 2025), North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC (January 1, 2025), and North Carolina CVS Pharmacy LLC (January 1, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Hickory?
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 35.3% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Hickory, NC?
The directory lists 34 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Hickory, North Carolina.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Hickory accept Medicare assignment?
12 of 34 suppliers (35.3%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Hickory?
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) is listed most often, by 21 suppliers.
How does Hickory compare with the rest of North Carolina?
Of 34 listed suppliers in Hickory, 12 accept Medicare assignment (35.3%). The North Carolina average is 51.3% and the U.S. average is 51.2%. Hickory ranks 26th of 27 North Carolina 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.