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Crutch suppliers in Columbus, NE

14 businesses in Columbus, NE are registered with Medicare as suppliers of medical equipment or as pharmacies: 7 medical supply and home equipment dealers and 7 pharmacies. With 7 equipment dealers to choose from, Columbus is one of the easier places in Nebraska to compare crutch styles in person rather than ordering blind. Population 25,126.

Listed suppliers
14
Supply dealers
7
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 14 suppliers in Columbus

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 Columbus

within 60 miles

  • Medicine Man Pharmacy

    Registered as Spamm LLC

    122 W 16TH St, Schuyler, NE 68661
    Pharmacy about 15 mi away NPI 1235005380
    (402) 352-3020 Directions

  • Schuyler Pharmacy

    Registered as Vogt Pharmacies INC

    122 W 16TH St, Schuyler, NE 68661
    Pharmacy about 15 mi away NPI 1790886695
    (402) 352-3020 Directions

  • Schuyler Pharmacy INC

    122 W 16TH St, Schuyler, NE 68661
    Pharmacy about 15 mi away NPI 1942399597
    (402) 352-3020 Directions

  • Cunningham Drug INC

    220 E 12TH St, Schuyler, NE 68661
    Pharmacy about 16 mi away NPI 1710073895
    (402) 352-2611 Directions

  • David City Discount Pharmacy

    Registered as Dcrx INC

    422 N 5TH St, David City, NE 68632
    Pharmacy about 17 mi away NPI 1518972157
    (402) 367-3068 Directions

  • Dcrx INC

    422 N 5TH St, David City, NE 68632
    Pharmacy about 17 mi away NPI 1164038972
    (402) 367-4158 Directions

Buying crutches in Columbus

Where can I buy crutches today in Columbus, NE?
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 Nebraska?
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 Columbus, NE?
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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