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Crutch suppliers in Wheeling, IL

27 businesses in Wheeling, IL are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 20 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 7 pharmacies. With 20 equipment dealers to choose from, Wheeling is one of the easier places in Illinois to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. Population 38,329.

Listed suppliers
27
Supply dealers
20
Pharmacies
7
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 27 suppliers in Wheeling

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 Wheeling

within 60 miles

  • Costco Wholesale Corporation

    999 N Elmhurst Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
    Pharmacy about 1.1 mi away NPI 1952411563
    (847) 660-2028 Directions

  • Life Mobility Solutions

    2853 E Country Lake Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    Medical supply store about 1.7 mi away NPI 1003785866
    (855) 726-6866 Directions

  • Apk Medical Supply Provider

    251 N Milwaukee, Suite 1004-1006, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    Medical supply store about 1.9 mi away NPI 1205043676
    (847) 520-8240 Directions

  • Apk Medical Supply Providers, INC

    251 Milwaukee Ave, 1004, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    Medical supply store about 1.9 mi away NPI 1922205624
    (847) 520-8240 Directions

  • M & M Supplies, INC.

    251 Milwaukee Ave, Ste 1013, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    Medical supply store about 1.9 mi away NPI 1891950960
    (877) 520-9535 Directions

  • Sabra INC.

    251 Milwaukee Ave, Suite # 111, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
    Medical supply store about 1.9 mi away NPI 1578635850
    (847) 279-8165 Directions

Buying crutches in Wheeling

Where can I buy crutches today in Wheeling, IL?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 7 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 Wheeling, 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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