Help in the Keys please...

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sleepyvetech
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Help in the Keys please...

Post by sleepyvetech » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:09 am

Okay folks! Just moved down the Keys. Have my CPAP, but I have no clue on how to find a DME to hook me up with an O2 generator. My DME in Michigan doesn't serve this area and they weren't much help on who to call. Thanks!!!

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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:14 am

Since most Medicare providers accept private insurance, and maybe medicaid, here's a place to look
Just put your zip code in, and adjust distance as needed, selecting type of needs:
http://www.medicare.gov/Supplier/Includ ... tatus=True

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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by flatag » Tue Jun 19, 2012 9:24 am

Homestead is due north on US 1. I'm sure someone there could take care of your needs.

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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by sleepyvetech » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:46 pm

Thanks for the input folks, I think I got it. I'll let you know!~

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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by codinqueen » Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:42 pm

Call the Fisherman's Hospital, (oops, it might be called Mariner Hospital, I can't remember)I think is on Key West. Ask for Case Management Dept and see who they refer the patients to, who need home O2.

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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by DiverCTHunter » Fri Jun 22, 2012 8:55 pm

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Call Life Care at Home of Lauderhill and ask for the Clinical Coordinator
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Re: Help in the Keys please...

Post by howkim » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:27 am

I'm in S. Florida, not that far north of the Keys. The DME names I've seen in this area are the biggies - ones that you may or may not be interested in - listed alphabetically: Apria, Lincare and Walgreens. I've not encountered any of the "Mom and Pop-type" shops that some here have mentioned having had good experiences with, unfortunately.

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