Supplier
Palmetto Oxygen, LLC
Palmetto Oxygen, LLC was paid $27.09M by Medicaid between Jan 2018 and Dec 2024, across 162 billing codes. Its largest line is E1390, Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate — 24% of everything it billed.
33Billing provider infoPALMETTO OXYGEN, LLC
CARY, NC 27513
CARY, NC 27513
33aNPI1033480488assigned 01/17/2012
33bProvider typeParenteral & Enteral Nutrition Supplies (DME)
28Total paid$27.09M
24GClaims659,228
24DCodes billed162
24AFirst – last monthJan 2018 – Dec 2024
Compared with peers
Next to other Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition Supplies (DME) providers in North Carolina
Rank by total paid#2 of 61
Median peer was paid$1.02M
This provider vs. median26×
Peers share this provider's primary NPPES type and state. Size alone says nothing about billing quality: a big agency or a hospital system is expected to sit far above the median.
Auditor's notes
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Box 24A · Dates of service
Paid by month
Paid that monthNov–Dec 2024: claims still arriving when the file was cut, so these months run low for every provider
By year, as a table
| Year | Claims | Paid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2,897 | $83K | |
| 2019 | 8,032 | $101K | |
| 2020 | 216,650 | $9.25M | |
| 2021 | 211,789 | $9.08M | |
| 2022 | 127,247 | $4.76M | |
| 2023 | 60,627 | $2.36M | |
| 2024incomplete | 31,986 | $1.46M |
Box 24 · Service lines
What it billed for
| Code | Service | Share | Claims | Bene. records | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E1390 | Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate | 24% | 118,477 | 79,884 | $6.61M |
| E0465 | Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) | 12% | 5,028 | 3,448 | $3.21M |
| E0466 | Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) | 10% | 6,112 | 4,288 | $2.74M |
| K0738 | Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing | 3.8% | 59,461 | 40,897 | $1.02M |
| B4035 | Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | 2.8% | 8,801 | 4,387 | $770K |
| A7030 | Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each | 2.8% | 16,567 | 11,449 | $765K |
| E0601 | Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device | 2.1% | 18,758 | 12,756 | $564K |
| A4554 | Disposable underpads, all sizes | 1.9% | 12,813 | 8,351 | $502K |
| B4152 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 1.8% | 5,819 | 3,438 | $498K |
| B4150 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 1.4% | 4,269 | 2,964 | $392K |
| T4527 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, large size, each | 1.4% | 3,937 | 2,533 | $384K |
| A7031 | Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each | 1.3% | 20,824 | 12,664 | $361K |
150 more codes
| B4161 | Enteral formula, for pediatrics, hydrolyzed/amino acids and peptide chain proteins, includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 1.3% | 1,031 | $361K |
| B4154 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, for special metabolic needs, excludes inherited disease of metabolism, includes altered composition of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and/or minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | 1.3% | 2,264 | $358K |
| E0260 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress | 1.3% | 16,919 | $349K |
| E0445 | Oximeter device for measuring blood oxygen levels non-invasively | 1.3% | 2,428 | $343K |
| E1392 | Portable oxygen concentrator, rental | 1.3% | 24,920 | $340K |
| T4526 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, medium size, each | 1.0% | 2,885 | $275K |
| E0143 | Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height | <1% | 7,762 | $264K |
| A4623 | Tracheostomy, inner cannula | <1% | 3,966 | $250K |
| A7034 | Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap | <1% | 9,144 | $248K |
| T4544 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, above extra large, each | <1% | 1,660 | $240K |
| B4034 | Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape | <1% | 5,167 | $227K |
| A4624 | Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each | <1% | 2,765 | $214K |
| A4629 | Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy | <1% | 4,056 | $212K |
| T4528 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, extra large size, each | <1% | 2,281 | $209K |
| E0470 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, without backup rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | <1% | 2,829 | $200K |
| B4160 | Enteral formula, for pediatrics, nutritionally complete calorically dense (equal to or greater than 0.7 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 2,181 | $190K |
| A7037 | Tubing used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 15,141 | $188K |
| A7035 | Headgear used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 15,249 | $175K |
| K0003 | Lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 10,470 | $173K |
| T4522 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, medium, each | <1% | 1,958 | $171K |
| E0163 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms | <1% | 5,288 | $158K |
| B9002 | Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type | <1% | 2,665 | $154K |
| K0001 | Standard wheelchair | <1% | 15,656 | $153K |
| E0562 | Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 2,027 | $152K |
| E0431 | Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing | <1% | 11,852 | $149K |
| T4523 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large, each | <1% | 1,443 | $143K |
| B4153 | Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, hydrolyzed proteins (amino acids and peptide chain), includes fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 406 | $140K |
| E0483 | High frequency chest wall oscillation system, with full anterior and/or posterior thoracic region receiving simultaneous external oscillation, includes all accessories and supplies, each | <1% | 549 | $138K |
| K0823 | Power wheelchair, group 2 standard, captains chair, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | <1% | 1,481 | $135K |
| B4149 | Enteral formula, manufactured blenderized natural foods with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 380 | $134K |
| E2402 | Negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, stationary or portable | <1% | 329 | $124K |
| L8501 | Tracheostomy speaking valve | <1% | 2,205 | $113K |
| E0570 | Nebulizer, with compressor | <1% | 12,165 | $100K |
| T4535 | Disposable liner/shield/guard/pad/undergarment, for incontinence, each | <1% | 1,929 | $99K |
| A7038 | Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 33,109 | $88K |
| S5165 | Home modifications; per service | <1% | 72 | $88K |
| K0007 | Extra heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 2,241 | $88K |
| E0630 | Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) | <1% | 5,215 | $87K |
| A7032 | Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each | <1% | 5,913 | $87K |
| A7520 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | <1% | 3,504 | $83K |
| E0277 | Powered pressure-reducing air mattress | <1% | 670 | $80K |
| T4524 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, extra large, each | <1% | 820 | $79K |
| K0195 | Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) | <1% | 16,620 | $79K |
| K0006 | Heavy duty wheelchair | <1% | 3,245 | $78K |
| A7526 | Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each | <1% | 4,725 | $77K |
| E2611 | General use wheelchair back cushion, width less than 22 inches, any height, including any type mounting hardware | <1% | 1,175 | $77K |
| E0247 | Transfer bench for tub or toilet with or without commode opening | <1% | 1,286 | $71K |
| B4155 | Enteral formula, nutritionally incomplete/modular nutrients, includes specific nutrients, carbohydrates (e.g., glucose polymers), proteins/amino acids (e.g., glutamine, arginine), fat (e.g., medium chain triglycerides) or combination, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit | <1% | 1,108 | $68K |
| E0240 | Bath/shower chair, with or without wheels, any size | <1% | 1,720 | $64K |
| B4088 | Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each | <1% | 854 | $63K |
| A4604 | Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 8,622 | $55K |
| E0303 | Hospital bed, heavy duty, extra wide, with weight capacity greater than 350 pounds, but less than or equal to 600 pounds, with any type side rails, with mattress | <1% | 1,212 | $54K |
| A7033 | Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair | <1% | 4,758 | $52K |
| E0600 | Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric | <1% | 2,726 | $51K |
| E0971 | Manual wheelchair accessory, anti-tipping device, each | <1% | 4,171 | $49K |
| K0004 | High strength, lightweight wheelchair | <1% | 2,157 | $47K |
| A7000 | Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 4,397 | $46K |
| B9998 | Noc for enteral supplies | <1% | 5,834 | $44K |
| E0149 | Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type | <1% | 2,969 | $43K |
| E0185 | Gel or gel-like pressure pad for mattress, standard mattress length and width | <1% | 1,337 | $43K |
| T4525 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, small size, each | <1% | 478 | $41K |
| T4534 | Youth sized disposable incontinence product, protective underwear/pull-on, each | <1% | 317 | $39K |
| E2601 | General use wheelchair seat cushion, width less than 22 inches, any depth | <1% | 1,846 | $35K |
| E0471 | Respiratory assist device, bi-level pressure capability, with back-up rate feature, used with noninvasive interface, e.g., nasal or facial mask (intermittent assist device with continuous positive airway pressure device) | <1% | 170 | $33K |
| E0973 | Wheelchair accessory, adjustable height, detachable armrest, complete assembly, each | <1% | 1,626 | $32K |
| E0114 | Crutches underarm, other than wood, adjustable or fixed, pair, with pads, tips and handgrips | <1% | 1,207 | $32K |
| E2201 | Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame, width greater than or equal to 20 inches and less than 24 inches | <1% | 1,956 | $29K |
| T4543 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, protective brief/diaper, above extra large, each | <1% | 219 | $29K |
| A7046 | Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each | <1% | 10,262 | $26K |
| A4217 | Sterile water/saline, 500 ml | <1% | 768 | $26K |
| E0165 | Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms | <1% | 1,340 | $24K |
| E0565 | Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven | <1% | 863 | $23K |
| E0168 | Commode chair, extra wide and/or heavy duty, stationary or mobile, with or without arms, any type, each | <1% | 337 | $22K |
| A7521 | Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each | <1% | 1,255 | $21K |
| A7005 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable | <1% | 1,951 | $20K |
| T4521 | Adult sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, small, each | <1% | 191 | $15K |
| E0156 | Seat attachment, walker | <1% | 2,495 | $15K |
| E0961 | Manual wheelchair accessory, wheel lock brake extension (handle), each | <1% | 1,725 | $15K |
| E0776 | Iv pole | <1% | 1,829 | $13K |
| L3660 | Shoulder orthosis, figure of eight design abduction restrainer, canvas and webbing, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 808 | $13K |
| E1028 | Wheelchair accessory, manual swingaway, retractable or removable mounting hardware, other | <1% | 528 | $10K |
| E0271 | Mattress, innerspring | <1% | 1,135 | $10K |
| A4628 | Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each | <1% | 2,590 | $10K |
| A7002 | Tubing, used with suction pump, each | <1% | 3,654 | $9K |
| A6550 | Wound care set, for negative pressure wound therapy electrical pump, includes all supplies and accessories | <1% | 101 | $9K |
| E0482 | Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure | <1% | 46 | $8K |
| E0181 | Powered pressure reducing mattress overlay/pad, alternating, with pump, includes heavy duty | <1% | 1,362 | $8K |
| E0910 | Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar | <1% | 1,174 | $5K |
| A7007 | Large volume nebulizer, disposable, unfilled, used with aerosol compressor | <1% | 1,649 | $5K |
| E2202 | Manual wheelchair accessory, nonstandard seat frame width, 24-27 inches | <1% | 439 | $5K |
| L4361 | Walking boot, pneumatic and/or vacuum, with or without joints, with or without interface material, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 247 | $4K |
| A7012 | Water collection device, used with large volume nebulizer | <1% | 1,658 | $4K |
| E0184 | Dry pressure mattress | <1% | 865 | $4K |
| E0261 | Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, without mattress | <1% | 738 | $4K |
| E0912 | Trapeze bar, heavy duty, for patient weight capacity greater than 250 pounds, free standing, complete with grab bar | <1% | 239 | $4K |
| A7010 | Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet | <1% | 528 | $4K |
| L1830 | Knee orthosis, immobilizer, canvas longitudinal, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 189 | $4K |
| A7525 | Tracheostomy mask, each | <1% | 3,369 | $3K |
| E1038 | Transport chair, adult size, patient weight capacity up to and including 300 pounds | <1% | 1,346 | $3K |
| A4483 | Moisture exchanger, disposable, for use with invasive mechanical ventilation | <1% | 26 | $3K |
| A7039 | Filter, non disposable, used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 752 | $3K |
| E0265 | Hospital bed, total electric (head, foot and height adjustments), with any type side rails, with mattress | <1% | 24 | $2K |
| L1902 | Ankle orthosis, ankle gauntlet or similar, with or without joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 89 | $2K |
| A7507 | Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | <1% | 558 | $2K |
| A4450 | Tape, non-waterproof, per 18 square inches | <1% | 382 | $2K |
| T4533 | Youth sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, each | <1% | 37 | $2K |
| E0100 | Cane, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tip | <1% | 193 | $2K |
| E0621 | Sling or seat, patient lift, canvas or nylon | <1% | 121 | $2K |
| A7036 | Chinstrap used with positive airway pressure device | <1% | 412 | $2K |
| L3908 | Wrist hand orthosis, wrist extension control cock-up, non molded, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 170 | $1K |
| T4530 | Pediatric sized disposable incontinence product, brief/diaper, large size, each | <1% | 21 | $1K |
| L3260 | Surgical boot/shoe, each | <1% | 70 | $1K |
| E1226 | Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each | <1% | 73 | $1K |
| E0705 | Transfer device, any type, each | <1% | 51 | $1K |
| E1399 | Durable medical equipment, miscellaneous | <1% | 231 | $1K |
| E0940 | Trapeze bar, free standing, complete with grab bar | <1% | 186 | $943.39 |
| A4606 | Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement | <1% | 235 | $889.62 |
| A7015 | Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer | <1% | 792 | $838.93 |
| A4927 | Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 | <1% | 96 | $772.64 |
| A9270 | Non-covered item or service | <1% | 107 | $763.54 |
| E0978 | Wheelchair accessory, positioning belt/safety belt/pelvic strap, each | <1% | 40 | $695.18 |
| L4350 | Ankle control orthosis, stirrup style, rigid, includes any type interface (e.g., pneumatic, gel), prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 28 | $682.11 |
| L1812 | Knee orthosis, elastic with joints, prefabricated, off-the-shelf | <1% | 64 | $565.34 |
| A7013 | Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator | <1% | 1,775 | $486.31 |
| K0052 | Swingaway, detachable footrests, replacement only, each | <1% | 181 | $484.62 |
| E0135 | Walker, folding (pickup), adjustable or fixed height | <1% | 14 | $467.93 |
| W4211 | <1% | 1,183 | $463.73 | |
| E0105 | Cane, quad or three prong, includes canes of all materials, adjustable or fixed, with tips | <1% | 13 | $364.72 |
| E0245 | Tub stool or bench | <1% | 226 | $328.74 |
| K0825 | Power wheelchair, group 2 heavy duty, captains chair, patient weight capacity 301 to 450 pounds | <1% | 19 | $308.44 |
| S8120 | Oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 unit equals 1 cubic foot | <1% | 31 | $260.53 |
| A4322 | Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each | <1% | 20 | $244.02 |
| A6402 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 455 | $199.82 |
| A4452 | Tape, waterproof, per 18 square inches | <1% | 28 | $168.14 |
| E0434 | Portable liquid oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, supply reservoir, humidifier, flowmeter, refill adaptor, contents gauge, cannula or mask, and tubing | <1% | 23 | $133.33 |
| A7003 | Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable | <1% | 121 | $108.03 |
| A5120 | Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each | <1% | 25 | $62.70 |
| A4216 | Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml | <1% | 307 | $40.80 |
| A6216 | Gauze, non-impregnated, non-sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing | <1% | 22 | $37.00 |
| W4212 | <1% | 34 | $34.02 | |
| A7504 | Filter for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | <1% | 83 | $32.02 |
| A7509 | Filter holder and integrated filter housing, and adhesive, for use as a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each | <1% | 184 | $29.05 |
| A7020 | Interface for cough stimulating device, includes all components, replacement only | <1% | 21 | $21.60 |
| A4618 | Breathing circuits | <1% | 51 | $15.03 |
| A4615 | Cannula, nasal | <1% | 95 | $11.74 |
| XZERO | <1% | 1,072 | $6.99 | |
| E0305 | Bed side rails, half length | <1% | 110 | $5.04 |
| A4520 | Incontinence garment, any type, (e.g., brief, diaper), each | <1% | 23 | $4.88 |
| E0310 | Bed side rails, full length | 0% | 25 | $0.00 |
| A6403 | Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size more than 16 sq. in. less than or equal to 48 sq. in., without adhesive border, each dressing | 0% | 52 | $0.00 |
Claims and beneficiary counts add up across code × month rows, so one patient seen every month counts many times. Rows with fewer than 12 claims are suppressed by HHS, so small lines can be missing.
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