Medical Equipment Suppliers in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, WA has 43 Medicare-enrolled medical equipment suppliers, which makes it the 4th largest city in Washington by supplier count. 39.5% accept Medicare assignment, and the newest enrollment began on January 1, 2025.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Tacoma?
The figures below describe the size and mix of the local supplier base. A sizable share of suppliers are dedicated equipment businesses, which improves the odds of finding delivery and setup services.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 43 |
| Rank in Washington | 4th |
| Share of Washington listings | 4.2% |
| Pharmacies | 28 (65%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 12 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 3 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 9 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 17 (39.5%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 18.2 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 3 |
How does Tacoma compare with the rest of Washington?
Tacoma has 43 suppliers, and 39.5% accept Medicare assignment. That is 2.0 points below the Washington rate of 41.6% and 11.7 points below the U.S. rate of 51.2%.
| Measure | Tacoma | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 39.5% | 41.6% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 65.1% | 67.7% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 27.9% | 16.7% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 7.0% | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 18.2 | 16.1 | 16.4 |
Tacoma ranks 9th of 17 Washington cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. The local rate is close to the state average, so assignment status is unlikely to be the deciding factor on its own. Compare delivery time and total cost.
Dedicated medical supply companies make up 27.9% of listings here against 16.7% statewide. Dedicated suppliers usually handle delivery and setup, which helps for beds, lifts and oxygen.
The average supplier lists 18.2 equipment categories against 16.1 statewide, so the local suppliers tend to be broader than usual.
What equipment can you find in Tacoma?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Wound care and compression products are listed by 37 suppliers in Tacoma, the broadest family, while prosthetic lenses and vision supplies are listed by only 3. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in Tacoma are Urological Supplies (28), Orthoses: Off-The-Shelf (28), Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (24), Walkers (24), and Diabetic Shoes and Inserts (24).
Which suppliers are listed in Tacoma?
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.
- Sound Health Medical Supply2811 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 274-5000Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 60 equipment categories · Enrolled November 16, 2009
- Norco INC1902 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 474-1774Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist · 50 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Rumed INC3602 Center St Ste 4, Tacoma, WA 98409(253) 627-2212Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Certified Other · 49 equipment categories · Enrolled November 5, 2007
- Franciscan Pharmacy And Home Medica1608 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 274-7650Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Orthotic Personnel · 44 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2001
- Bellevue Healthcare II INC1007 S J St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 274-8500Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, MSC With Respiratory Therapist · 33 equipment categories · Enrolled September 7, 2011
- Lincoln Pharmacy LLC821 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418(253) 473-1155Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Certified Other · 28 equipment categories · Enrolled April 1, 2005
- Numotion11106 25th Avenue East Suite A, Tacoma, WA 98445(253) 830-2020Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 25 equipment categories · Enrolled July 9, 2001
- Performance Home Medical1802 Yakima Ave Ste 200, Tacoma, WA 98405(866) 687-4463Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 24 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1995
- Walgreen CO12105 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 535-9302Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #035149505 Bridgeport Way SW, Tacoma, WA 98499(253) 582-2230Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #035194315 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406(253) 756-5159Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #035818405 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 536-3778Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #051503737 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98418(253) 473-5215Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #0569715225 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 538-6916Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #073563540 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407(253) 759-2378Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Washington CVS Pharmacy LLC3320 S 23rd St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 414-0303Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #116531912 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406(253) 879-0140Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 18 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #116747041 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408(253) 474-0115Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 18 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Fred Meyer Pharmacy #3904505 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 752-9110Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 1966
- Fred Meyer Pharmacy #6056901 S 19th St, Tacoma, WA 98466(253) 564-7477Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 1966
- Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy #211521 N Tacoma Ave Ste 101, Tacoma, WA 98403(253) 240-3251Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Sav-On Pharmacy #0493104 Military Rd S, Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 538-2611Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 14 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2001
- Walmart Pharmacy 10-41371965 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 414-9533Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 14 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2019
- Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics1724 W Union Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 830-5200Accepts Medicare assignmentSupplier · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Safeway Pharmacy #03291112 S M St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 572-7753Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Safeway Pharmacy #14361624 72nd St E, Tacoma, WA 98404(253) 537-2435Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Safeway Pharmacy #14371302 S 38th St, Tacoma, WA 98418(253) 471-5511Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Safeway Pharmacy #1594707 S 56th St, Tacoma, WA 98408(253) 471-1730Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Safeway Pharmacy #164510223 Gravelly Lake Dr SW, Tacoma, WA 98499(253) 581-7181Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Safeway Pharmacy #34242411 N Proctor St, Tacoma, WA 98406(253) 759-9889Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Arris Health Services LLC2115 S 56th St Ste 318, Tacoma, WA 98409(858) 342-1146Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled March 12, 2018
- Safeway Pharmacy #19782637 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407(253) 759-9271Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Grocery Store · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2017
- Mary Bridge Children's Home Health315 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 403-1833Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Certified Other · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled November 2, 2020
- Hanger Clinic535 Dock St Ste 104, Tacoma, WA 98402(253) 383-4447Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2001
- Washington Orthotics & Prosthetics1902 S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 761-9255Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled November 29, 2007
- Evergreen Prosthetics And Orthotics1901 S Cedar St Ste 202, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 572-1282Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2023
- Multicare Clinic Pharmacy521 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 403-4920Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled November 2, 2020
- Pacific Medical INC1724 W Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 212-0291Accepts Medicare assignmentMSC With Orthotic-Prosthetic · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Kinetic Orthopedics6002 N Westgate Blvd Ste 272, Tacoma, WA 98406(206) 234-6182Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 7 equipment categories · Enrolled April 4, 2016
- Evergreen Prosthetics And Orthotics1708 Yakima Ave Ste 60, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 642-0447Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 4 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2023
- Multicare Home Infusion1901 S Union Ave # 3009, Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 459-6650Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled November 2, 2020
- Lenscrafters #1844502 S Steele St Ste 304b, Tacoma, WA 98409(253) 473-2511Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled March 31, 2010
- Pearle Vision #62594051 Tacoma Mall Blvd, Tacoma, WA 98409(253) 473-6427Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled March 31, 2010
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Which ZIP codes in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Puyallup, WA 10 mi
- Kent, WA 16 mi
- Renton, WA 20 mi
- Lacey, WA 21 mi
- Olympia, WA 23 mi
- Seattle, WA 28 mi
- Bellevue, WA 30 mi
- Kirkland, WA 35 mi
- Lynnwood, WA 43 mi
- Everett, WA 51 mi
- Yakima, WA 101 mi
- Bellingham, WA 107 mi
Other large cities in Washington: Seattle, Vancouver, Spokane, Everett, and Bellingham. See all of Washington on the state page.
In the Washington ranking, Tacoma sits next to Spokane (56 suppliers) and Everett (38 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Tacoma are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Sound Health Medical Supply, which lists 60 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are Washington CVS Pharmacy LLC (January 1, 2025), CVS Pharmacy #11674 (January 1, 2025), and CVS Pharmacy #11653 (January 1, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Tacoma?
Call at least two suppliers and ask whether they accept Medicare assignment for your item. 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 39.5% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Tacoma, WA?
The directory lists 43 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Tacoma, Washington.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Tacoma accept Medicare assignment?
17 of 43 suppliers (39.5%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Tacoma?
Surgical Dressings is listed most often, by 32 suppliers.
How does Tacoma compare with the rest of Washington?
Tacoma has 43 suppliers, and 39.5% accept Medicare assignment. That is 2.0 points below the Washington rate of 41.6% and 11.7 points below the U.S. rate of 51.2%. Tacoma ranks 9th of 17 Washington cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. The local rate is close to the state average, so assignment status is unlikely to be the deciding factor on its own. Compare delivery time and total cost.
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.