How to Verify a Medical Equipment Supplier Before You Share Medicare Information

Verify a medical equipment supplier by checking Medicare enrollment, accreditation, physical location, and contact details before you give out personal information.

Why does verification matter?

Medical equipment is a frequent target for billing fraud. Scammers call people who never asked for equipment and try to collect Medicare numbers. A short verification routine protects your information and your benefits. Verification also confirms that the supplier is enrolled and can bill for the category you need.

What can you confirm from a directory listing?

A listing on this site shows the supplier's business name, practice name, street address, phone number, equipment categories, and whether it accepts Medicare assignment. Check that the address is a real storefront or office in your region and that the phone number matches what the supplier gives you. Remember that this site is independent and does not replace the official Medicare supplier search at Medicare.gov.

What other checks should you do?

Combine the directory check with a few simple steps.

Confirm that the supplier is enrolled for the category you need, such as oxygen equipment or hospital beds.
Ask for the supplier's accreditation information. Most Medicare suppliers of durable medical equipment must be accredited.
Call the number you found in the directory, not a number from an unsolicited message.
Ask for a written order confirmation and a delivery receipt.

What should you never do?

Never give your Medicare number to a caller who contacted you first. Never accept equipment you did not order. Never sign a delivery form for items that did not arrive. If a supplier asks you to pay unusual fees in gift cards or wire transfers, stop and report it to Medicare. A legitimate supplier can explain the order, the cost, and the billing in plain language.

Where should you go next?

After you verify a supplier, compare it with others nearby using the ZIP code lookup and the selection checklist. You can also review how this site collects and presents data on the methodology page.

Frequently asked questions

Does a listing here prove a supplier is legitimate?

No. A listing shows that the supplier appears in a public Medicare dataset. You should still verify enrollment, accreditation, and contact details before you share personal information.

Who can I report suspected fraud to?

You can report suspected Medicare fraud through Medicare.gov or the Medicare fraud hotline listed on that site.

Where should you go next?

Continue with a related guide, browse the equipment families this topic touches, or look up suppliers in your state.

This guide is general information, not medical or legal advice. Verify coverage details with Medicare, your plan, and your clinician.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed: November 11, 2026. This guide summarizes Medicare's published materials in plain language. It has not been reviewed by a licensed clinician. See our editorial policy and methodology.