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Crutch suppliers in Northlake, IL

7 businesses in Northlake, IL are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 5 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 2 pharmacies. With 5 equipment dealers to choose from, Northlake is one of the easier places in Illinois to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. 12 more suppliers sit within about an hour's drive, listed further down. Population 12,433.

Listed suppliers
7
Supply dealers
5
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.

Showing all 7 suppliers in Northlake

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 Northlake

within 60 miles
  • Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Pharmacy

    200 N Berteau Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Pharmacy about 1.4 mi away NPI 1184731481
  • Jewel Food Stores INC

    3030 Cullerton St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Pharmacy about 1.4 mi away NPI 1811088453
  • Osco Drug

    3030 Cullerton St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Pharmacy about 1.4 mi away NPI 1770993099
  • Osco Drug #1234

    3030 Cullerton St, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Pharmacy about 1.4 mi away NPI 1356801948
  • jays pharmacy & liquor

    1550 N Mannheim Rd, Stone Park, IL 60165
    Pharmacy about 1.5 mi away NPI 1184846339
  • Osco Drug #4057

    10203 Grand Ave, Franklin Park, IL 60131
    Pharmacy about 1.7 mi away NPI 1598711129
  • New Home Respiratory Care, INC

    5813 Saint Charles Rd, berkeley, IL 60163
    Medical supply store about 1.8 mi away NPI 1194720292
  • Mandeep Care Enterprises Limited

    627 N York St Unit 140, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Pharmacy about 1.8 mi away NPI 1336067933
  • Singh Care Services INC

    627 N York St Unit 140, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Medical supply store about 1.8 mi away NPI 1033049929
  • Unity Supply INC

    627 N York St Unit 132, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Medical supply store about 1.8 mi away NPI 1659248847
  • Solstice Beauty Inc

    651 N York St # a, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Medical supply store about 1.8 mi away NPI 1578255675
  • Ankle N Foot Centers LLC

    401 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Medical supply store about 1.8 mi away NPI 1417333246

Buying crutches in Northlake

Where can I buy crutches today in Northlake, IL?
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 Illinois?
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 Northlake, IL?
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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