Medical Equipment Suppliers in Tuscaloosa, AL
Need home medical equipment in Tuscaloosa? The directory shows 28 enrolled suppliers there, the 7th most of any city in Alabama. 42.9% accept Medicare assignment.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Tuscaloosa?
Here is how suppliers in the city break down by type and enrollment status. A sizable share of suppliers are dedicated equipment businesses, which improves the odds of finding delivery and setup services.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 28 |
| Rank in Alabama | 7th |
| Share of Alabama listings | 2.8% |
| Pharmacies | 18 (64%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 6 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 3 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 1 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 12 (42.9%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 18.1 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 7 |
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
Compared with the rest of Alabama (44.8% accept assignment), Tuscaloosa sits 1.9 points below the state average at 42.9%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%.
| Measure | Tuscaloosa | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 42.9% | 44.8% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 64.3% | 69.6% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 21.4% | 23.0% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 25.0% | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 18.1 | 17.8 | 16.4 |
Tuscaloosa ranks 9th of 12 Alabama cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. The local rate is close to the state average, so assignment status is unlikely to be the deciding factor on its own. Compare delivery time and total cost.
The supplier mix in Tuscaloosa is close to the Alabama pattern: 64.3% pharmacies and 21.4% dedicated medical supply companies.
25.0% of suppliers here enrolled since January 2025, above the 17.4% statewide share. A fast-changing market is a good reason to verify a supplier before sharing personal details.
Small sample: with 28 listings, one supplier moves these percentages by about 3.6 points.
What equipment can you find in Tuscaloosa?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 24 suppliers in Tuscaloosa, the broadest family, while prosthetic lenses and vision supplies are listed by only 5. Each family links to a full category breakdown.
Among specialty equipment, the most commonly listed categories in Tuscaloosa are Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (19), Enteral Nutrients (18), Canes and/or Crutches (17), Walkers (17), and Infusion Drugs (16).
Which suppliers are listed in Tuscaloosa?
Every supplier in the city is listed below. Sorted by the number of equipment categories, then by name. Phone numbers open your dialer on mobile devices.
- Sams East INC1401 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 345-2016Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 53 equipment categories · Enrolled May 15, 2013
- Lincare INC3102 Greensboro Ave Ste 5, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 247-4949Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 51 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2004
- The Dch Health Care Authority809 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 330-3177Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Hospital · 36 equipment categories · Enrolled September 30, 1999
- Specialized Medical Devices INC518 Paul W Bryant Dr E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 345-6880Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist · 34 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Aim Plus Medical Supplies, LLC500 Patriot Pkwy Ste B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(866) 919-1246Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 24 equipment categories · Enrolled June 9, 2009
- Walgreens #105258701 Highway 69 S, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 758-1684Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #114044400 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 553-6188Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Alabama CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C.4260 University Blvd E CVS Pharmacy # 04813, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 556-3031Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy # 030048700 Highway 69 S, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 342-1401Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy # 048723302 15th St, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 349-4115Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #04819808 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 345-0531Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #072174715 Rice Mine Rd NE, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 345-3455Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Walgreens #154491520 McFarland Blvd N Ste B, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 759-1501Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- CVS Pharmacy # 108111218 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 349-2660Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- CVS Pharmacy #169101901 13th Ave E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 556-5731Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Walgreen CO521 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 758-4423Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 15 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Wal-Mart Stores East, LP1501 Skyland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 345-4864Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Medcenter Primary Care LLC4960 Rice Mine Rd NE Ste 10, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 333-9467Accepts Medicare assignmentSupplier · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled April 5, 2017
- Wal-Mart Stores East LP8600 Highway 69, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(659) 289-7100Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Walmart Pharmacy 10-52564201 Hargrove Rd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 632-6150Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 11 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Hanger Clinic922 13th St E Ste 1, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 366-0400Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Publix Pharmacy # 00754851 Rice Mine Rd NE Ste 200, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 247-4721Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2009
- Publix Pharmacy # 12531101 Southview Ln, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405(205) 247-7715Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 7 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2009
- Southeast Medical, INC2117 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(205) 650-3260Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 6 equipment categories · Enrolled October 13, 2006
- Whatley Health Services INC2731 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste C, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401(833) 451-0935Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 5 equipment categories · Enrolled August 1, 2020
- Absolute Sleep Care1351 McFarland Blvd NE Ste 104, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406(205) 523-4441Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled November 30, 2009
- Robert L. Moore, P.C.631 Helen Keller Blvd Ste 100, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 758-1966Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled September 8, 1992
- Precision Optical LLC700 Helen Keller Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404(205) 556-6115Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled June 12, 2003
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Which ZIP codes in Tuscaloosa have the most suppliers?
Suppliers cluster around hospitals and medical districts. These ZIP codes have the most listings; each link opens the lookup with that ZIP code filled in.
Which cities are near Tuscaloosa?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Hoover, AL 44 mi
- Birmingham, AL 49 mi
- Columbus, MS 56 mi
- Cullman, AL 79 mi
- Meridian, MS 88 mi
- Montgomery, AL 95 mi
- Decatur, AL 100 mi
- Tupelo, MS 101 mi
Other large cities in Alabama: Birmingham, Mobile, Huntsville, Montgomery, and Dothan. See all of Alabama on the state page.
In the Alabama ranking, Tuscaloosa sits next to Hoover (28 suppliers) and Madison (23 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Tuscaloosa are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Sams East INC, which lists 53 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are CVS Pharmacy #16910 (January 1, 2025), CVS Pharmacy #07217 (January 1, 2025), and CVS Pharmacy #04819 (January 1, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Tuscaloosa?
Compare delivery windows and repair support, and confirm assignment before you agree to anything. The guides on How to Choose a Medical Equipment Supplier and How to Verify a Medical Equipment Supplier cover the questions to ask, and the assignment guide explains why 42.9% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Tuscaloosa, AL?
The directory lists 28 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Tuscaloosa accept Medicare assignment?
12 of 28 suppliers (42.9%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Tuscaloosa?
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order) is listed most often, by 21 suppliers.
How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?
Compared with the rest of Alabama (44.8% accept assignment), Tuscaloosa sits 1.9 points below the state average at 42.9%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%. Tuscaloosa ranks 9th of 12 Alabama cities with a supplier page by assignment rate. The local rate is close to the state average, so assignment status is unlikely to be the deciding factor on its own. Compare delivery time and total cost.
Data source: public Medicare medical equipment supplier file, snapshot November 2026. To confirm a supplier, use Medicare's official supplier tool. See the methodology and editorial policy, or report an error.