Medical Equipment Suppliers in Providence, RI
Need home medical equipment in Providence? The directory shows 31 enrolled suppliers there, the 1st most of any city in Rhode Island. 67.7% accept Medicare assignment.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Providence?
Here is how suppliers in the city break down by type and enrollment status. Pharmacies dominate the local listings, so expect strong coverage of diabetes supplies and dressings.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 31 |
| Rank in Rhode Island | 1st |
| Share of Rhode Island listings | 17.0% |
| Pharmacies | 22 (71%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 3 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 5 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 2 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 21 (67.7%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 12.5 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 0 |
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Compared with the rest of Rhode Island (51.6% accept assignment), Providence sits 16.1 points above the state average at 67.7%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%.
| Measure | Providence | Rhode Island | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 67.7% | 51.6% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 71.0% | 72.0% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 9.7% | 12.1% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 0.0% | 1.1% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 12.5 | 16.2 | 16.4 |
Providence ranks 1st of 2 Rhode Island 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 Providence is close to the Rhode Island pattern: 71.0% pharmacies and 9.7% dedicated medical supply companies.
The average supplier lists 12.5 equipment categories against 16.2 statewide, so more local suppliers are specialists. Check the equipment list before calling.
What equipment can you find in Providence?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Pharmacy-dispensed drug categories are listed by 22 suppliers in Providence, 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 Providence are Infusion Drugs (19), Canes and/or Crutches (17), Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (15), Heat & Cold Applications (15), and Walkers (15).
Which suppliers are listed in Providence?
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.
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.39 Providence Pl # 1010, Providence, RI 02903(401) 270-4440Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 23 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.799 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906(401) 331-5240Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 23 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Walgreen CO1140 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904(401) 278-4901Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreen CO1 Pocasset Ave, Providence, RI 02909(401) 464-6501Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens CO333 Atwells Ave, Providence, RI 02903(401) 276-8301Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens Pharmacy 03204295 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908(401) 273-7675Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2023
- Walgreens Pharmacy 04145533 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907(401) 781-7930Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2023
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.960 Broad St, Providence, RI 02905(401) 461-3699Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.400 Admiral St, Providence, RI 02908(401) 351-5030Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.935 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909(401) 453-5612Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.481 Angell St, Providence, RI 02906(401) 521-4340Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 20 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.131 Webster Ave, Providence, RI 02909(401) 944-6060Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 20 equipment categories · Enrolled December 27, 2024
- Walgreen 15538335 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905(401) 781-4325Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 18 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #19900135 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906(401) 861-4846Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Stop & Shop Pharmacy #722850 Manton Ave, Providence, RI 02909(401) 453-0288Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2009
- Wal-Mart Stores East LP51 Silver Spring St, Providence, RI 02904(401) 272-5340Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Orthopedics Rhode Island INC285 Promenade St, Providence, RI 02908(401) 777-7000Accepts Medicare assignmentSupplier · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled September 7, 2015
- Asthenis LLC206 Cranston St, Providence, RI 02907(401) 473-3958Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2018
- Northeast Orthotics & Prosthetics,i2 Dudley St Ste 161, Providence, RI 02905(401) 444-5477Accepts Medicare assignmentMSC With Orthotic Personnel, MSC With Prosthetic Personnel · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Northeast Orthotics & Prosthetics,765 Allens Ave Ste 250, Providence, RI 02905(401) 437-8016Accepts Medicare assignmentMSC With Orthotic-Prosthetic, Orthotic Personnel · 7 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Lifespan Pharmacy LLC164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI 02906(401) 444-8646Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2021
- Lifespan Pharmacy LLC593 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903(401) 444-4909Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2021
- Lifespan Pharmacy LLC117 Chapman St Ste 200, Providence, RI 02905(401) 444-9909Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2021
- Lifespan Pharmacy LLC180 Corliss St Ste A, Providence, RI 02904(401) 606-8030Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2021
- Cranial Technologies INC235 Georgia Ave Ste 101, Providence, RI 02905(602) 393-8188Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled January 24, 2020
- Providence Eye Associates INC.50 Maude St, Providence, RI 02908(401) 351-5664Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1997
- Refocus Eye Health Of Ri, LLC150 E Manning St, Providence, RI 02906(401) 272-2020Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist, Optician · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled October 10, 2022
- Advanced Eye Care Associates LLC780 N Main St, Providence, RI 02904(401) 331-2020Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled January 12, 2005
- Lifespan Pharmacy LLC148 W River St Ste 2b, Providence, RI 02904(401) 793-7650Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2021
- Lenscrafters #0078470 Providence Place Mall, Providence, RI 02903(401) 243-0680Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled March 31, 2010
- Westminster Eyecare Assoc INC891 Westminster St, Providence, RI 02903(401) 331-7850Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2014
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Which ZIP codes in Providence 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 Providence?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Warwick, RI 7 mi
- Fall River, MA 16 mi
- New Bedford, MA 28 mi
- Framingham, MA 33 mi
- Worcester, MA 36 mi
- Boston, MA 40 mi
- Springfield, MA 62 mi
- Hartford, CT 66 mi
- Manchester, NH 80 mi
- Concord, NH 96 mi
- Portland, ME 140 mi
Other large cities in Rhode Island: Warwick. See all of Rhode Island on the state page.
In the Rhode Island ranking, Providence sits next to Warwick (25 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Providence are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., which lists 23 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C. (December 27, 2024), Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C. (December 27, 2024), and Rhode Island CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C. (December 27, 2024). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Providence?
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 67.7% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Providence, RI?
The directory lists 31 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Providence, Rhode Island.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Providence accept Medicare assignment?
21 of 31 suppliers (67.7%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Providence?
Nebulizer Drugs is listed most often, by 21 suppliers.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
Compared with the rest of Rhode Island (51.6% accept assignment), Providence sits 16.1 points above the state average at 67.7%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%. Providence ranks 1st of 2 Rhode Island 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.