If you live in Miami Beach and have Medicare, you may be entitled to significant coverage for home medical equipment — but only when you purchase from a licensed Medicare DME supplier. This guide explains how Medicare Part B works for durable medical equipment, what's typically covered, and how Miami Beach residents can access a trusted local supplier.

What Is a Medicare DME Supplier?

A Durable Medical Equipment (DME) supplier is a business licensed by Medicare to provide medically necessary equipment for home use. To bill Medicare, a supplier must be enrolled in the Medicare program and meet specific accreditation standards.

Not every medical supply store is a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier. If you purchase from an unenrolled supplier, Medicare will not reimburse you — even if the item itself is covered.

JME Home Medical Equipment is a licensed DME supplier serving Miami Beach and all of Miami-Dade County from our Coral Gables location.

What Does Medicare Part B Cover?

Medicare Part B covers durable medical equipment when:

1. Your doctor prescribes it as medically necessary
2. The equipment is for home use
3. You purchase it from a Medicare-enrolled supplier

Commonly covered items include:

• Mobility equipment — manual wheelchairs, power wheelchairs, walkers (with a doctor's prescription and medical necessity documentation)
• Respiratory equipment — CPAP machines, nebulizers, oxygen equipment
• Diabetes supplies — blood glucose monitors, test strips, lancets
• Hospital beds — when medically necessary for home use
• Compression therapy — certain compression garments for lymphedema

Items typically NOT covered by Medicare Part B:

• Incontinence supplies (adult briefs, underpads)
• Most bathroom safety equipment (shower chairs, grab bars)
• Nutritional supplements
• Over-the-counter wound care supplies

For items not covered by Medicare, HSA and FSA cards can be used to pay with pre-tax dollars. See our FAQ page for more details on payment options.

How to Find a Medicare DME Supplier Near Miami Beach

Miami Beach residents have a few options for finding a Medicare-enrolled DME supplier:

1. Use Medicare's Supplier Directory

The official Medicare website (medicare.gov) has a supplier directory where you can search by ZIP code. Enter your Miami Beach ZIP code and filter by equipment type.

2. Ask Your Doctor or Discharge Planner

If you're being discharged from a hospital or have a prescription for DME, your doctor's office or hospital discharge planner can often recommend a local Medicare-enrolled supplier.

3. Call JME Home Medical Equipment

We're located at 1823 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables — approximately 10–15 minutes from Miami Beach via the MacArthur Causeway or Julia Tuttle Causeway. Call us at (305) 529-9976 and we'll confirm whether your specific item is covered and what documentation we need from your doctor.

What Documentation Do I Need?

To use Medicare for DME, you'll typically need:

• A written prescription from your physician
• A Certificate of Medical Necessity (CMN) for certain items (wheelchairs, CPAP, oxygen)
• Your Medicare card and Medicare Advantage plan information (if applicable)

We handle the paperwork on our end — you just need to bring your prescription and Medicare card.

Medicare Advantage Plans and DME

If you have a Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan instead of Original Medicare, your DME coverage may differ. Some Advantage plans have broader coverage (including items Original Medicare doesn't cover), while others have stricter requirements or preferred supplier networks.

Call your plan's member services line to confirm coverage before purchasing. If your plan requires you to use an in-network supplier, verify that JME is in your network.

Serving Miami Beach Residents

JME Home Medical Equipment has served Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County families since 1988. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, most major insurance plans, and HSA/FSA cards. Our bilingual team (English and Spanish) can help you navigate coverage questions and find the right equipment.

Visit us: 1823 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33134 Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm Phone: (305) 529-9976

For more information about medical supplies available near Miami Beach, visit our Miami Beach service area page or browse our full product catalog.

Have questions about Medicare coverage? Visit our FAQ page for answers to the most common questions from Miami-Dade patients and caregivers.