Medical Equipment Suppliers in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has 182 Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers in the public supplier dataset, which ranks it 45th among 52 states and territories. Those suppliers operate in 37 cities and towns, and 51.6% of them accept Medicare assignment.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Rhode Island?
The supplier mix tracks the national pattern. Pharmacies are 72.0% of listings, close to the national 71.5%, and dedicated medical supply companies are 12.1%. The table summarizes the main attributes of the state's supplier network.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Total supplier listings | 182 |
| Share of U.S. listings | 0.3% |
| National rank by listings | 45th |
| Cities with listings | 37 |
| Pharmacies | 131 (72.0%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 22 (12.1%) |
| Opticians and optometrists | 17 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 14 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 94 (51.6%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 16.2 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 2 |
| Most recent enrollment | May 22, 2026 |
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most suppliers?
Providence (31), Warwick (25), and Cranston (13) lead the state by supplier count. The five largest cities hold 47.3% of the state's listings, so supply is concentrated in a few metro areas. City pages exist for every place with at least 15 listings.
| City | Suppliers | Accept assignment |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 31 | 67.7% |
| Warwick | 25 | 52.0% |
| Cranston | 13 | 38.5% |
| Johnston | 9 | 55.6% |
| Woonsocket | 8 | 62.5% |
| Cumberland | 7 | 42.9% |
| East Providence | 7 | 57.1% |
| North Providence | 7 | 57.1% |
| North Kingstown | 6 | 33.3% |
| Pawtucket | 6 | 50.0% |
| Coventry | 5 | 60.0% |
| Middletown | 5 | 80.0% |
What equipment do suppliers in Rhode Island carry?
The most commonly listed category is Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order), listed by 72% of suppliers. Compared with the national mix, suppliers here list Parenteral Nutrients, Equipment and/or Supplies (31% of suppliers vs. 12% nationally), Parenteral Nutrients (36% of suppliers vs. 21% nationally), and Parenteral Equipment and/or Supplies (37% of suppliers vs. 21% 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) | 131 | 72.0% |
| Surgical Dressings | 130 | 71.4% |
| Canes and/or Crutches | 128 | 70.3% |
| Ostomy Supplies | 128 | 70.3% |
| Immunosuppressive Drugs | 127 | 69.8% |
| Nebulizer Drugs | 126 | 69.2% |
| Oral Anticancer Drugs | 126 | 69.2% |
| Oral Antiemetic Drugs | 126 | 69.2% |
By family, diabetes supplies reach the most suppliers (149), followed by wound care and compression products (142) and ostomy and urological supplies (133).
How do suppliers in Rhode Island differ by type?
The largest supplier types are pharmacies (131), grocery store pharmacies (15), medical supply companies (14), and optometrists (13). 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 Rhode Island?
2 suppliers here have enrollment dates in 2025 or later. The five newest enrollment dates are listed below.
- Option Care Enterprises INC, Cranston (RI), enrolled May 22, 2026
- Af Legacy LLC, Johnston (RI), enrolled February 10, 2026
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., Cumberland (RI), enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., Greenville (RI), enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., Lincoln (RI), enrolled December 27, 2024
The national recent enrollments list shows the newest suppliers in every state.
Which states are near Rhode Island?
Suppliers often serve customers across state lines, especially near borders. Compare these nearby states:
- Massachusetts 1,055
- Connecticut 649
- New Hampshire 233
- New York 4,824
- New Jersey 1,753
How do you choose a supplier in Rhode Island?
Shortlist two or three suppliers, confirm assignment status, and ask about delivery time before you decide. In Rhode Island, 51.6% 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 Rhode Island cities with a supplier page
2 cities have a dedicated page with full supplier listings, equipment mix, and nearby cities.
- Providence 31
- Warwick 25
Other Rhode Island places with fewer than 15 listings (35)
Cranston (13), Johnston (9), Woonsocket (8), Cumberland (7), East Providence (7), North Providence (7), North Kingstown (6), Pawtucket (6), Coventry (5), Middletown (5), North Smithfield (5), Westerly (5), East Greenwich (4), Narragansett (4), Bristol (3), Lincoln (3), Newport (3), Riverside (3), West Warwick (3), Greenville (2), Rumford (2), Tiverton (2), Wakefield (2), Barrington (1), Central Falls (1), E Providence (1), Glocester (1), N Smithfield (1), North Scituate (1), Pascoag (1), Portsmouth (1), Smithfield (1), South Kingstown (1), Warren (1), Wyoming (1). Use the ZIP code lookup to see suppliers in these places.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Rhode Island?
The directory lists 182 Medicare-enrolled suppliers with a practice address in Rhode Island, which is 0.3% of the U.S. total.
Which city in Rhode Island has the most medical equipment suppliers?
Providence has the most, with 31 listings.
What share of suppliers in Rhode Island accept Medicare assignment?
51.6% of listed suppliers accept Medicare assignment (94 of 182).
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.