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Crutch suppliers in Albany, LA

5 registered suppliers · Louisiana

Which kind of supplier do you need?

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. That is the supply dealer lane. How coverage works.

Using them for months

Forearm crutches beat underarm ones long term and are rarely on a drugstore shelf. Where to find them.

5 businesses in Albany, LA are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 5 pharmacies. There is no dedicated medical supply dealer inside the city limits, so a pharmacy is the realistic same-day option here and anything beyond basic underarm crutches will mean a drive. 12 more suppliers sit within about an hour's drive, listed further down. Population 1,247.

Nearest suppliers outside Albany

within 60 miles

  • Apcare, INC.

    Medical supply storeabout 3.0 mi · 46279 Laurie Dr, Hammond, LA

    (225) 567-9398

  • Swamp Elite Retreat INC

    Medical supply storeabout 4.5 mi · 46424 Rufus Bankston Rd Ste 100, Hammond, LA

    (985) 467-0888

  • Clear Path Medical Supply

    Medical supply storeabout 4.6 mi · 425 Monistere Ln, Hammond, LA

    (888) 501-7222

  • Walmart Pharmacy 10-0489

    Pharmacyabout 5.4 mi · 2799 W Thomas St, Hammond, LA

    (985) 542-5582

  • Springfield Drugs

    Pharmacyabout 5.4 mi · 31696 Highway 22, Springfield, LA

    (225) 294-5045

  • Springfield Drugstore

    Pharmacyabout 5.4 mi · 31696 Highway 22, Springfield, LA

    (225) 294-5045

  • CVS Pharmacy #05280

    Medical supply storeabout 5.8 mi · 2300 W Thomas St, Hammond, LA

    (985) 345-3448

  • Levius

    Medical supply storeabout 5.8 mi · 23555 Carter Plantation Dr, Springfield, LA

    (504) 452-8867

  • Bra la Vie

    Orthotics & prostheticsabout 5.8 mi · 470 Palace Dr, Hammond, LA

    (985) 662-5065

  • North Oaks Pharmacy

    Pharmacyabout 5.8 mi · 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Retail Pharmacy, Hammond, LA

    (985) 230-3383

  • Ochsner Health Center - Hammond

    Medical supply storeabout 5.8 mi · 41676 Veterans Ave, Hammond, LA

    (985) 543-3600

  • Plaza Orthopedics

    Medical supply storeabout 5.8 mi · 15770 Paul Vega MD Dr Ste 108, Hammond, LA

    (985) 230-7460

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What each kind of supplier stocks

Medical supply store

Home medical equipment and durable medical equipment (DME) dealers. This is the category most likely to stock more than one style of crutch and to fit them for you.

Usually carries underarm and forearm crutches, walkers, canes, and knee scooters. Most bill Medicare and private insurance, which needs a prescription from your doctor.

Pharmacy

Retail and community pharmacies. The fastest same-day option in most towns, and the one open latest.

Typically stocks basic aluminum underarm crutches off the shelf, sometimes a cane or a folding walker. Selection is thin and forearm crutches are rare.

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Orthotics & prosthetics

O&P practices that fabricate and fit braces, prosthetic limbs, and custom supports.

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.

Buying crutches in Albany

Where can I buy crutches today in Albany, LA?
A pharmacy is usually the fastest option. 5 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 Louisiana?
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.
How current is this list for Albany, LA?
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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