What is a Medical Supply Company?

 

There are two types of Medical Supply Providers: Retail Providers and Durable medical equipment (DME) Providers. Both type are covered under the State License

 

Retail Providers

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All types of medical professionals, from veterinarians to midwives and eye doctors, need specific supplies to do their jobs. Most medical supplies are bought from niche companies that specialize in a certain type of equipment. Though there are many large medical supply companies, it is quite possible for a small independent medical supply business to find success in this industry. If you're looking to start a retail business and would like to work in the health care industry, consider starting a medical supply company.

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Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Providers

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​Durable medical equipment (DME) describes medical equipment and supplies ordered by a healthcare provider for a patient's routine, long-term use. DME refers to a wide variety of devices to meet all manner of medical needs, including:

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• Nebulizers

• CPAP/BiPAP machines

• Catheters

• Hospital beds

• Wheelchairs

• Blood glucose monitors

• Many insurance plans provide coverage for DME, including Medicare Part B. To qualify as DME under Medicare, a piece of equipment or device must have an expected lifespan of about 3 years with repeated home use and serve a strictly medical purpose. 

• Expendable medical supplies such as bandages, masks, and rubber gloves are not considered DME under Medicare.

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DOH Can Help You Get Your Facility Get Fully License & Operation On An Average 6 Months.

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     Core Startups Services

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SECOND PHASE 

(90-120) DAYS

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• Process Incorporation /LLC and EIN Number

• Process NPI Number for your Medical Supply Providers

• Develop the Initial Policies and Procedures for Medical Supply Providers

• Develop the Initial Forms & Document or Medical Supply Providers

• Process the State Application for Medical Supply Providers

• Acquire State License for Medical Supply Providers

 

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     REQUIRED START UP FEES

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• LLC/INC Filing Fees $325

• State Application Fee 2-Year License: $520

• DOH Fee: $2,500

   

 TOTAL FEES:$3,345(on avg.)

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SECOND PHASE (120-180) DAYS

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• Process Medicare Provider Application with CMS

• Process Accreditation Application 

• Process Medicaid Provider Application with Texas Medicaid

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 REQUIRED START UP FEES

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• Medicaid/Medicare Application Fee: $688

• Accreditation Application: $5,000

• Surety Bond (Cost Varies)

• DOH Fee: $2,500

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SECOND PHASE TOTAL FEES:$8,500 (on avg.)

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RULES & STATUTES

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• Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 559: Day Activity and Health Services Requirements

• Health and Safety Code: Chapter 250 Nurse Aide Registry and Criminal History Checks of Employees and Applicants for Employment in Certain Facilities Serving the Elderly or Persons with Disabilities

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DOH Can Help You By Providing The Following Services To Assist You With This Process.

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