Medical Equipment Suppliers in Merrillville, IN
21 suppliers list a practice address in Merrillville, IN. That is 1.6% of the 1,300 listings in Indiana. 47.6% of them accept Medicare assignment, and the most recent enrollment date is January 1, 2026.
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Merrillville?
The table shows how the local supplier network breaks down. A sizable share of suppliers are dedicated equipment businesses, which improves the odds of finding delivery and setup services.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Supplier listings | 21 |
| Rank in Indiana | 11th |
| Share of Indiana listings | 1.6% |
| Pharmacies | 8 (38%) |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 6 |
| Opticians and optometrists | 5 |
| Orthotic and prosthetic providers | 3 |
| Accept Medicare assignment | 10 (47.6%) |
| Average equipment categories per supplier | 18.2 |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 4 |
How does Merrillville compare with the rest of Indiana?
Compared with the rest of Indiana (50.4% accept assignment), Merrillville sits 2.8 points below the state average at 47.6%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%.
| Measure | Merrillville | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accept Medicare assignment | 47.6% | 50.4% | 51.2% |
| Pharmacies | 38.1% | 66.0% | 71.5% |
| Dedicated medical supply companies | 28.6% | 14.4% | 15.4% |
| Enrolled since January 1, 2025 | 19.0% | 24.3% | 12.1% |
| Average equipment categories | 18.2 | 16.9 | 16.4 |
Merrillville ranks 13th of 20 Indiana 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.
Dedicated medical supply companies make up 28.6% of listings here against 14.4% statewide. Dedicated suppliers usually handle delivery and setup, which helps for beds, lifts and oxygen.
Only 19.0% of suppliers here enrolled since January 2025, below the 24.3% statewide share, which points to a more established supplier base.
Small sample: with 21 listings, one supplier moves these percentages by about 4.8 points.
What equipment can you find in Merrillville?
Equipment families differ in how widely they are stocked. Diabetes supplies are listed by 16 suppliers in Merrillville, 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 Merrillville are Canes and/or Crutches (12), Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Mail Order) (11), Commodes, Urinals, Bedpans (10), Heat & Cold Applications (10), and Walkers (10).
Which suppliers are listed in Merrillville?
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.
- Apria Healthcare LLC1581 E 90th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 736-6222Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, MSC With Respiratory Therapist · 62 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2014
- Responsive Home Health Care INC1430 E 86th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 769-1065Does not accept assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 55 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1997
- Fitzsimmons Surgical Supply INC6177 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 887-7718Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist · 43 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 1998
- Walgreen CO6097 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 980-5223Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- Walgreens #4750400 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 736-1372Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy · 22 equipment categories · Enrolled March 1, 2022
- CVS Pharmacy #069175301 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 884-0004Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Hook-Superx LLC10 East 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 769-0013Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 21 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Life DME LLC8896 Louisiana St, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 795-1296Does not accept assignmentMSC With Respiratory Therapist · 20 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2026
- Hook-Superx LLC2661 E US Highway 30, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 942-1267Does not accept assignmentPharmacy · 19 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2025
- Christian Home Health Services INC4200 W Lincoln Hwy, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 641-4001Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other, Home Health Agency · 18 equipment categories · Enrolled September 1, 2013
- Wal-Mart Pharmacy 10-16182936 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 942-8270Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 13 equipment categories · Enrolled July 1, 2014
- Sams East INC3134 E 79th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 947-3789Does not accept assignmentPharmacy, Optician · 12 equipment categories · Enrolled May 15, 2013
- Bone & Joint Specialists9001 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 795-3360Accepts Medicare assignmentOrthotic Personnel · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled November 28, 2005
- Hanger Prosthetics & Orthotics East399 E 84th Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 844-2021Does not accept assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 10 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2001
- Bionic Prosthetics And Orthics Grou8695 Connecticut Street Suite - E, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 791-9200Accepts Medicare assignmentOrthotic Personnel, Prosthetic Personnel · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled January 1, 2019
- Lantz Medical INC8105 Georgia St, Merrillville, IN 46410(536) 487-0210Accepts Medicare assignmentMedical Supply Company Other · 9 equipment categories · Enrolled June 5, 2007
- Meijer Pharmacy # 165611 W US Highway 30, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 650-3710Accepts Medicare assignmentPharmacy, Department Store · 8 equipment categories · Enrolled November 23, 2011
- Robert W Moses OD Professional Corp70 E 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 736-2020Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 3 equipment categories · Enrolled April 1, 2000
- First Impressions Optometric Associ1825 E 80th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 791-0951Accepts Medicare assignmentOptometrist · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled February 6, 2022
- Step One Medical Supply LLC8180 Taney Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 525-4624Accepts Medicare assignmentSupplier · 2 equipment categories · Enrolled April 21, 2022
- Lenscrafters #1172212 Southlake Mall, Merrillville, IN 46410(219) 736-0141Does not accept assignmentOptician · 1 equipment categories · Enrolled March 31, 2010
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Which ZIP codes in Merrillville 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.
- 46410 21
Which cities are near Merrillville?
Suppliers often deliver to neighboring cities. The closest cities with their own pages are below, measured from the average location of listed suppliers.
- Valparaiso, IN 15 mi
- Orland Park, IL 29 mi
- Chicago, IL 34 mi
- Joliet, IL 41 mi
- Skokie, IL 44 mi
- Elmhurst, IL 44 mi
- Naperville, IL 45 mi
- Des Plaines, IL 47 mi
- South Bend, IN 58 mi
- Mishawaka, IN 61 mi
- Elkhart, IN 71 mi
Other large cities in Indiana: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Lafayette, and Terre Haute. See all of Indiana on the state page.
In the Indiana ranking, Merrillville sits next to Muncie (22 suppliers) and Kokomo (20 suppliers).
Which suppliers in Merrillville are newest and broadest?
The broadest range belongs to Apria Healthcare LLC, which lists 62 equipment categories. The newest enrollments are Life DME LLC (January 1, 2026), Hook-Superx LLC (January 1, 2025), and Hook-Superx LLC (January 1, 2025). See the recently enrolled suppliers list for the whole country.
How do you pick a supplier in Merrillville?
Call at least two suppliers and ask whether they accept Medicare assignment for your item. 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 47.6% accepting assignment matters for your costs.
Frequently asked questions
How many medical equipment suppliers are in Merrillville, IN?
The directory lists 21 Medicare-enrolled suppliers in Merrillville, Indiana.
Do medical equipment suppliers in Merrillville accept Medicare assignment?
10 of 21 suppliers (47.6%) accept Medicare assignment. Confirm with the supplier for your specific item.
Which equipment category is listed most often in Merrillville?
Canes and/or Crutches is listed most often, by 12 suppliers.
How does Merrillville compare with the rest of Indiana?
Compared with the rest of Indiana (50.4% accept assignment), Merrillville sits 2.8 points below the state average at 47.6%. Nationally the rate is 51.2%. Merrillville ranks 13th of 20 Indiana 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.