Where is the best place to buy crutches in Delaware?

For same-day pickup, a pharmacy near you is usually fastest and cheapest for basic underarm crutches. For a proper fitting, more than one style to try, or anything you plan to use for months, a medical supply dealer is the better stop. Wilmington has the widest choice in the state with 144 listed suppliers.

Does Delaware Medicaid or Medicare pay for crutches?

Medicare Part B treats crutches as durable medical equipment and generally pays 80% of the approved amount after your deductible, provided you have a written order and use a supplier enrolled in Medicare. State Medicaid rules vary. See the full breakdown.

How many crutch suppliers are in Delaware?

548 businesses across 35 places are registered with Medicare as equipment suppliers or pharmacies. Not every one keeps crutches in stock, which is why each listing here carries a phone number.

Crutch suppliers in Delaware

548 businesses across 35 places in Delaware are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 347 medical supply and home equipment dealers, 175 pharmacies, and 26 orthotics and prosthetics practices. Wilmington has the most at 144. Supply is concentrated: Delaware's listings cluster in a relatively small number of towns.

Listed suppliers: 548
Cities & towns: 35
Supply dealers: 347
Pharmacies: 175

By supplier type

Medical supply store

347

Usually carries underarm and forearm crutches, walkers, canes, and knee scooters. Most bill Medicare and private insurance, which needs a prescription from your doctor.

Pharmacy

175

Typically stocks basic aluminum underarm crutches off the shelf, sometimes a cane or a folding walker. Selection is thin and forearm crutches are rare.

Orthotics & prosthetics

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.

Largest markets in Delaware

by number of suppliers

Every city and town

35 places

Buying crutches in Delaware

Where is the best place to buy crutches in Delaware?: For same-day pickup, a pharmacy near you is usually fastest and cheapest for basic underarm crutches. For a proper fitting, more than one style to try, or anything you plan to use for months, a medical supply dealer is the better stop. Wilmington has the widest choice in the state with 144 listed suppliers.
Does Delaware Medicaid or Medicare pay for crutches?: Medicare Part B treats crutches as durable medical equipment and generally pays 80% of the approved amount after your deductible, provided you have a written order and use a supplier enrolled in Medicare. State Medicaid rules vary. See the full breakdown.
How many crutch suppliers are in Delaware?: 548 businesses across 35 places are registered with Medicare as equipment suppliers or pharmacies. Not every one keeps crutches in stock, which is why each listing here carries a phone number.