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Crutch suppliers in Bishop, CA

6 businesses in Bishop, CA are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 5 pharmacies and 1 orthotics and prosthetics practice. 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. 4 more suppliers sit within about an hour's drive, listed further down. Population 3,746.

Listed suppliers
6
Supply dealers
0
Pharmacies
5
O&P practices
1

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 6 suppliers in Bishop

A green tag means the supplier billed Medicare for that equipment in 2024, so it is proof of what they supplied, not proof of what is on the shelf today. Suppliers with no green tag are still registered suppliers; most equipment is bought without Medicare and never appears in billing data.

Nearest suppliers outside Bishop

within 60 miles

  • Vons Pharmacy #2400

    Registered as Vons Companies INC

    481 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
    Pharmacy about 27 mi away NPI 1871522821
    (760) 934-4337 Directions

  • Rite Aid Pharmacy 05842

    Registered as Thrifty Payless INC

    26 Old Mammoth Road, Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
    Pharmacy about 37 mi away NPI 1942319397
    (760) 934-8561 Directions

  • Lpc Pharmacy

    Registered as Lpc Partners INC

    130 W Bush St, Lone Pine, CA 93545
    Pharmacy about 56 mi away NPI 1477492262
    (760) 876-4070 Directions

  • lone pine pharmacy

    Registered as Vidya Pharma INC.

    202 North Main St, Lone Pine, CA 93545
    Pharmacy about 56 mi away NPI 1063028751
    (973) 572-9954 Directions

Buying crutches in Bishop

Where can I buy crutches today in Bishop, CA?
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 California?
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 Bishop, CA?
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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