Where is the best place to buy crutches in District of Columbia?

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. Washington has the widest choice in the state with 302 listed suppliers.

Does District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

304 businesses across 3 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 District of Columbia

304 businesses across 3 places in District of Columbia are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 171 medical supply and home equipment dealers, 121 pharmacies, and 12 orthotics and prosthetics practices. Washington has the most at 302. Supply is concentrated: District of Columbia's listings cluster in a relatively small number of towns.

Listed suppliers: 304
Cities & towns: 3
Supply dealers: 171
Pharmacies: 121

By supplier type

Medical supply store

171

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

121

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 District of Columbia

by number of suppliers

Every city and town

3 places

Buying crutches in District of Columbia

Where is the best place to buy crutches in District of Columbia?: 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. Washington has the widest choice in the state with 302 listed suppliers.
Does District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?: 304 businesses across 3 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.