Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

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Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by hobbs » Mon Jan 25, 2016 11:25 pm

Any first hand knowledge about Nationwide Medical?

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by flightco » Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:31 pm

hobbs wrote:Any first hand knowledge about Nationwide Medical?
Google reviews is love them or hate them, mostly 1 star but a few 5 star and not much in-between. Hopefully someone with direct experience can help you.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:53 pm

A smart DME will try to get and KEEP your patronage. (But that is only the smart ones)
If you realize you have hooked up with a turkey, you are free to keep looking.
Just get the in-network list from your insurance carrier.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by Shaky » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:30 pm

I like Nationwide Medical. I've used them for several years for CPAP supplies and got my first machine from them three months ago. They're very professional and provide great phone support.

If it were my first time, I'd probably choose someone with a local office, but they're great for an experienced user.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by hobbs » Thu Feb 09, 2017 5:54 pm

hobbs wrote:Any first hand knowledge about Nationwide Medical?
Review after (11) months. Supplied a S10 Autoset with mask, filters and ClimateLine tube in February 2016. In August I got hypoallergenic filters and (5) mask cushions. Last month I told them I wanted to try the Resmed N20 mask. I just received a full mask setup (headgear & cushion), (6) filters, new heated hose and (6) replacement cushions. This many cushions may last longer than I do!

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by Woody » Fri Feb 10, 2017 6:56 am

Dang Hobbs that " may last longer than I do ". I was about to
say something like that about my new DreamStation Auto.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by LSAT » Fri Feb 10, 2017 8:19 am

hobbs wrote:
hobbs wrote:Any first hand knowledge about Nationwide Medical?
Review after (11) months. Supplied a S10 Autoset with mask, filters and ClimateLine tube in February 2016. In August I got hypoallergenic filters and (5) mask cushions. Last month I told them I wanted to try the Resmed N20 mask. I just received a full mask setup (headgear & cushion), (6) filters, new heated hose and (6) replacement cushions. This many cushions may last longer than I do!
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I guess you could call them and tell them to stop automatic shipments........If you decide to change masks, this is all wasted.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by D.H. » Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:47 am

I can't really say, since all they do is send supplies. Since I've been using CPAP for over 18 years, I don't really need much else. The same goes for my sleep clinic (they say they give good support, but I've never really put it to the test).

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by bwexler » Sat Feb 11, 2017 4:16 pm

I just don't know about all you pessimists.
All this concern about stuff lasting longer than you. I plan to be around for a good long time, since I consider myself middle aged. In August of 2015 I hit 70. In 2016 I decided to do 69 again. This August I will do 68 again. So I plan to outlast all my current stuff. If it doesn't work out that way, I may just ask for a refund.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by chunkyfrog » Sat Feb 11, 2017 10:18 pm

Every time I see someone younger than I who looks older, the following thought enters my head:
Worrying about how old you look with make you look older. Guaranteed!
Maybe not directly, but worry makes your face squinch up, making a home for wrinkles.

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Re: Back to a DME afer a long time without . . .

Post by Goofproof » Sun Feb 12, 2017 12:09 am

chunkyfrog wrote:Every time I see someone younger than I who looks older, the following thought enters my head:
Worrying about how old you look with make you look older. Guaranteed!
Maybe not directly, but worry makes your face squinch up, making a home for wrinkles.
You have the advantage over the rest of us, when you see a wrinkles you just jump off the lilly pad onto the pond and rehydrate.... Jim
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