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Crutch suppliers in Sheldon, IA

8 businesses in Sheldon, IA are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 5 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 3 pharmacies. With 5 equipment dealers to choose from, Sheldon is one of the easier places in Iowa to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. Population 5,584.

Listed suppliers
8
Supply dealers
5
Pharmacies
3
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 8 suppliers in Sheldon

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 Sheldon

within 60 miles

  • Good Samaritan Society - George

    Registered as The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society

    324 1ST Ave N, George, IA 51237
    Medical supply store about 14 mi away NPI 1922098565
    (712) 475-3391 Directions

  • Ranger All-Season Corporation

    2002 Kingbird Avenue, George, IA 51237
    Medical supply store about 14 mi away NPI 1306173976
    (612) 821-9495 Directions

  • Hull Pharmacy

    Registered as Dykstra Pharmacy CO

    1044 Main Street, Box 309, Hull, IA 51239
    Medical supply store about 15 mi away NPI 1477660512
    (712) 439-1611 Directions

  • Lewis Family Drug #39

    Registered as Sanford Health Network

    521 Black Forest Rd Ste 5, Hull, IA 51239
    Pharmacy about 15 mi away NPI 1902357478
    (712) 439-1611 Directions

  • Thrifty White Pharmacy #077

    Registered as White Drug Enterprises, INC.

    127 N Main St, Paullina, IA 51046
    Pharmacy about 16 mi away NPI 1801228556
    (712) 949-3490 Directions

  • Nw Ia Vision Pllc

    228 9th St, Sibley, IA 51249
    Medical supply store about 16 mi away NPI 1043598824
    No phone on file Directions

Buying crutches in Sheldon

Where can I buy crutches today in Sheldon, IA?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 3 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 Sheldon, 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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