Crutch suppliers in Valdez, AK
2 businesses in Valdez, AK are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 2 pharmacies. There is no dedicated medical supply dealer inside the city limits, so a pharmacy is the realistic same-day option here and anything beyond basic underarm crutches will mean a drive. 3 more suppliers sit within about an hour's drive, listed further down. Population 3,715.
- Listed suppliers
- 2
- Supply dealers
- 0
- Pharmacies
- 2
- O&P practices
- 0
How to choose where to go
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.
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Safeway Pharmacy #1833
Registered as Carr-Gottstein Foods CO
109 E Pioneer Dr, Valdez, AK 99686 -
Village Pharmacy of Valdez
Pioneer and Meals Sts., Valdez, AK 99686
No listings of that type on this page.
Nearest suppliers outside Valdez
within 60 miles-
Cordova Community Medical Center
Registered as Cordova Community Hospital
602 Chase Ave, Cordova, AK 99574 -
Cordova Community Medical Center Pharmacy
Registered as Cordova Community Medical Center
602 Chase Ave, Cordova, AK 99574 -
Cordova Drug Company
Registered as Cordova Drug CO
516 1ST Street, Cordova, AK 99574
Buying crutches in Valdez
- Where can I buy crutches today in Valdez, AK?
- A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 2 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 Alaska?
- 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.
- How current is this list for Valdez, AK?
- 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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