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Crutch suppliers in Sterling, IL

13 businesses in Sterling, IL are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 7 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 6 pharmacies. With 7 equipment dealers to choose from, Sterling is one of the easier places in Illinois to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. Population 14,535.

Listed suppliers
13
Supply dealers
7
Pharmacies
6
O&P practices
0

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 13 suppliers in Sterling

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 Sterling

within 60 miles

  • Lincare INC.

    812 12TH Ave, Ste 2, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    Medical supply store about 1.9 mi away NPI 1801954524

    Wheelchairs Patient lifts

    (815) 632-0757 Directions

  • Midwest Rehab

    Registered as Harold W Blanton

    1512 5TH Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    Medical supply store about 2.2 mi away NPI 1487836359
    (815) 626-8110 Directions

  • Transitions

    1701 Lindy Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    Medical supply store about 2.4 mi away NPI 1013155696
    (815) 625-5905 Directions

  • Walgreens #02473

    Registered as Walgreen CO

    1700 1ST Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    Medical supply store about 2.4 mi away NPI 1063427284
    (815) 626-9562 Directions

  • Walmart INC.

    1901 1ST Ave, Rock Falls, IL 61071
    Pharmacy about 2.5 mi away NPI 1265459523
    (815) 626-6803 Directions

  • Genoa Healthcare LLC

    325 Illinois Rt 2 Rm 23, Dixon, IL 61021
    Pharmacy about 6.8 mi away NPI 1174136451
    (779) 251-1002 Directions

Buying crutches in Sterling

Where can I buy crutches today in Sterling, IL?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 6 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 Sterling, 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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