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Crutch suppliers in Chelsea, AL

8 businesses in Chelsea, AL are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 3 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 5 pharmacies. The equipment dealers are the place to start if you want to be measured rather than guess a size off a box. Population 17,293.

Listed suppliers
8
Supply dealers
3
Pharmacies
5
O&P practices
0

Need them today

Start with a pharmacy. Basic aluminum underarm crutches run about $25 to $45 and need no prescription.

Want insurance to pay

You need a written order from your clinician and a supplier enrolled in Medicare. How coverage works.

Using them for months

Forearm crutches beat underarm ones for long-term use and are rarely on a drugstore shelf. Where to find them.

Showing all 8 suppliers in Chelsea

Nearest suppliers outside Chelsea

within 60 miles

  • Brookwood Sports and Orthopedics

    Registered as Bw Sports Practice, LLC

    13521 Old Highway 280, Ste. 201B, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Medical supply store about 4.6 mi away NPI 1720452428
    (205) 877-2663 Directions

  • Brookwood Sports and Orthopedics, LLC.

    13521 Old Highway 280, Ste. 201B, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Medical supply store about 4.6 mi away NPI 1144655309
    (205) 877-2663 Directions

  • Stephens Pharmacy INC

    13521 Shelby CO 280, Suite 245, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Pharmacy about 4.6 mi away NPI 1336389907
    (205) 408-4484 Directions

  • Orthomedics

    101 Austin Cir, Birmingham, AL 35242
    Orthotics & prosthetics about 6.2 mi away NPI 1376808220
    (832) 816-4003 Directions

  • CVS Pharmacy #04814

    Registered as Alabama CVS Pharmacy, LLC.

    2738 US Hwy 31 S, Pelham, AL 35124
    Medical supply store about 6.2 mi away NPI 1518060235
    (205) 663-4581 Directions

  • Food World Pharmacy #053

    Registered as Bruno's Supermarkets, LLC.

    518 Pelham Plz, Pelham, AL 35124
    Pharmacy about 6.2 mi away NPI 1659486843
    (205) 621-3107 Directions

Buying crutches in Chelsea

Where can I buy crutches today in Chelsea, AL?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 5 are listed on this page. Most retail pharmacies keep basic aluminum underarm crutches in stock for roughly $25 to $45 and do not need a prescription. Call first, because crutches are a low-turnover item and a single store may be out.
Do I need a prescription to buy crutches in Alabama?
No. Crutches are sold over the counter, and anyone can walk in and buy a pair. A prescription only matters if you want Medicare or private insurance to pay for them, in which case the supplier also has to be enrolled in Medicare and you need a written order from your clinician. More on how coverage works.
What is the difference between the store types listed here?
Usually carries underarm and forearm crutches, walkers, canes, and knee scooters. Most bill Medicare and private insurance, which needs a prescription from your doctor. The right call if you need crutches long term or need them fitted around a brace or prosthesis. Often carries forearm crutches that retail pharmacies never stock. Typically stocks basic aluminum underarm crutches off the shelf, sometimes a cane or a folding walker. Selection is thin and forearm crutches are rare.
How current is this list for Chelsea, AL?
It is rebuilt from the federal NPI registry, which suppliers must keep updated to stay enrolled in Medicare. That makes it accurate about who is registered, but it says nothing about today's shelf stock or store hours. Always call ahead. If you spot a business that has closed or moved, tell us and we will correct it.

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