Cities With the Most Dedicated Medical Supply Companies
Where you can compare suppliers that deliver and set up larger equipment, and where only pharmacies are listed.
Which cities have the most dedicated medical supply companies?
Dedicated medical supply companies usually handle delivery, setup and repairs for larger equipment such as hospital beds and oxygen. McAllen, TX has the highest share among large cities at 38.5%. The national share is 15.4%.
| Rank | City | Suppliers | Dedicated companies | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McAllen, TX | 52 | 20 | 38.5% |
| 2 | Birmingham, AL | 79 | 29 | 36.7% |
| 3 | Chattanooga, TN | 61 | 21 | 34.4% |
| 4 | Fresno, CA | 86 | 29 | 33.7% |
| 5 | Little Rock, AR | 64 | 21 | 32.8% |
| 6 | Mobile, AL | 74 | 22 | 29.7% |
| 7 | Aurora, CO | 60 | 17 | 28.3% |
| 8 | Greenville, SC | 65 | 18 | 27.7% |
| 9 | Salt Lake City, UT | 61 | 16 | 26.2% |
| 10 | Colorado Springs, CO | 96 | 25 | 26.0% |
| 11 | Tyler, TX | 58 | 15 | 25.9% |
| 12 | Boise, ID | 59 | 15 | 25.4% |
| 13 | Glendale, CA | 52 | 13 | 25.0% |
| 14 | Lexington, KY | 81 | 20 | 24.7% |
| 15 | Shreveport, LA | 57 | 14 | 24.6% |
| 16 | Baton Rouge, LA | 78 | 19 | 24.4% |
| 17 | Denver, CO | 103 | 25 | 24.3% |
| 18 | El Paso, TX | 119 | 28 | 23.5% |
| 19 | Tulsa, OK | 90 | 21 | 23.3% |
| 20 | Wilmington, NC | 52 | 12 | 23.1% |
| 21 | Columbia, SC | 74 | 17 | 23.0% |
| 22 | Oklahoma City, OK | 122 | 28 | 23.0% |
| 23 | Raleigh, NC | 110 | 25 | 22.7% |
| 24 | Lubbock, TX | 62 | 14 | 22.6% |
| 25 | Savannah, GA | 54 | 12 | 22.2% |
| 26 | Corpus Christi, TX | 54 | 12 | 22.2% |
| 27 | Grand Rapids, MI | 54 | 12 | 22.2% |
| 28 | Winston Salem, NC | 54 | 12 | 22.2% |
| 29 | Indianapolis, IN | 195 | 42 | 21.5% |
| 30 | Lincoln, NE | 66 | 14 | 21.2% |
How should you use this list?
If you need delivery and setup, a city with several dedicated companies gives you more to compare. If you only need pick-up supplies, pharmacies are often enough. Then use the question checklist on each call.
Data: public Medicare medical equipment supplier file, snapshot November 2026. Cities with at least 50 listings are ranked so that percentages are not driven by one or two suppliers. See the methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is a dedicated medical supply company?
A supplier enrolled as a medical supply company, as opposed to a pharmacy or optician. These usually handle delivery and setup of equipment.
Do I need a dedicated supplier?
Not always. Pharmacies are often enough for pick-up items. For beds, lifts and oxygen, ask about delivery and setup.