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Crutch suppliers in Ames, IA

20 businesses in Ames, IA are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 6 medical supply and home equipment dealers, 10 pharmacies, and 4 orthotics and prosthetics practices. With 6 equipment dealers to choose from, Ames is one of the easier places in Iowa to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. Population 69,026.

Listed suppliers
20
Supply dealers
6
Pharmacies
10
O&P practices
4

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 20 suppliers in Ames

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 Ames

within 60 miles

  • Medicap Pharmacy

    Registered as Grx Holdings LLC

    1002 6TH St, Nevada, IA 50201
    Pharmacy about 8.7 mi away NPI 1326989914
    (515) 382-2485 Directions

  • NuCara Pharmacy #9

    Registered as Nudak Ventures LLC

    1002 6TH St, Nevada, IA 50201
    Pharmacy about 8.7 mi away NPI 1104837616
    (515) 382-2485 Directions

  • NuPak by NuCara

    Registered as Nudak Ventures, LLC

    1002 6TH St Ste 101, Nevada, IA 50201
    Pharmacy about 8.7 mi away NPI 1588383251
    (515) 382-2485 Directions

  • Parkview Pharmacy

    Registered as Far Bil INC

    1727 S B Ave, Nevada, IA 50201
    Pharmacy about 9.5 mi away NPI 1912068644
    (515) 382-2134 Directions

  • Hy-Vee Clinic Pharmacy (1022)

    Registered as Hy-Vee INC

    301 S. US Hwy 69, Huxley, IA 50124
    Pharmacy about 9.8 mi away NPI 1487696977
    (515) 597-4100 Directions

  • Medicap Pharmacy

    Registered as Grx Holdings LLC

    621 Broad St, Story City, IA 50248
    Pharmacy about 11 mi away NPI 1205777893
    (515) 733-2233 Directions

Buying crutches in Ames

Where can I buy crutches today in Ames, IA?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 10 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 Iowa?
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 Ames, IA?
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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