Medicaid Provider Spending

$1.09 trillion in Medicaid claims data, 2018–2024 · 617K+ providers

LIFEHME, INC.

NPI: 1538438437 · FLORENCE, SC 29501 · Oxygen Equipment & Supplies (DME) · NPI assigned 12/21/2011

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Entity Proliferation

Authorized official RUSSALESI, WENDY controls 20+ related entities in our dataset. Read more

$12.01M
Total Medicaid Paid
130,697
Total Claims
103,271
Beneficiaries
81
Codes Billed
2018-01
First Month
2024-12
Last Month

Provider Details

Authorized OfficialRUSSALESI, WENDY (CCO)
NPI Enumeration Date12/21/2011

Related Entities

Other providers sharing the same authorized official: RUSSALESI, WENDY

ProviderCityStateTotal Paid
MED STAR SURGICAL & BREATHING EQUIPMENT INC. BRONX NY $138.92M
ADAPTHEALTH PATIENT CARE SOLUTIONS LLC BEAVER PA $93.56M
LIFEHME, INC. COLUMBIA SC $45.59M
OCEAN HOME HEALTH SUPPLY, LLC LAKEWOOD NJ $28.09M
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, INC. LAKEWOOD CO $26.94M
PAL-MED, LLC COLUMBIA SC $26.18M
FLETCHER'S MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC. JACKSONVILLE FL $17.46M
ROBERTS HOME MEDICAL LLC GERMANTOWN MD $17.42M
COMMUNITY SURGICAL SUPPLY OF TOMS RIVER LLC TOMS RIVER NJ $16.94M
FIRST CHOICE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, LLC NEW CASTLE DE $16.92M
CAPE MEDICAL SUPPLY LLC SANDWICH MA $15.74M
ROCKY MOUNTAIN MEDICAL EQUIPMENT LLC COLORADO SPRINGS CO $15.44M
ROBERTS HOME MEDICAL LLC NORTH CHESTERFIELD VA $13.12M
TRICOUNTY MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY, LLC PHILADELPHIA PA $13.09M
HEALTH COMPLEX MEDICAL LLC WATERBURY CT $13.03M
KEENE MEDICAL PRODUCTS, LLC ENFIELD NH $10.37M
RESPIRATORY HOME CARE OF BRISTOL, LLC CHATTANOOGA TN $10.11M
WECARE MEDICAL, LLC ASHLAND KY $9.90M
AIRWAY OXYGEN INC WYOMING MI $8.28M
AMERICAN ANCILLARIES, INC. LAS VEGAS NV $8.00M

Monthly Spending Trend

Yearly Breakdown

YearClaimsTotal Paid
2018 11,186 $913K
2019 11,793 $1.10M
2020 12,088 $1.06M
2021 12,079 $1.17M
2022 36,942 $3.51M
2023 29,392 $2.41M
2024 17,217 $1.85M

Billing Codes

CodeDescriptionClaimsBeneficiariesTotal Paid
B4035 Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 6,162 4,942 $1.50M
E0465 Home ventilator, any type, used with invasive interface, (e.g., tracheostomy tube) 1,666 1,187 $1.32M
E1390 Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate 14,390 12,930 $1.21M
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 2,361 1,796 $1.07M
E0466 Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) 1,347 1,145 $906K
B9002 Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type 9,342 8,103 $808K
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 2,157 1,575 $798K
E0445 Oximeter device for measuring blood oxygen levels non-invasively 3,102 2,667 $557K
B9998 Noc for enteral supplies 5,623 2,542 $510K
E0482 Cough stimulating device, alternating positive and negative airway pressure 688 612 $216K
A4605 Tracheal suction catheter, closed system, each 571 355 $204K
K0001 Standard wheelchair 7,546 6,716 $203K
E0260 Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress 3,451 2,921 $191K
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 1,514 1,183 $184K
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 292 220 $173K
S8189 Tracheostomy supply, not otherwise classified 893 430 $162K
E0431 Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing 7,282 6,427 $141K
E0619 Apnea monitor, with recording feature 717 685 $139K
E0601 Continuous positive airway pressure (cpap) device 2,191 1,996 $99K
E0600 Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric 1,910 1,687 $96K
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 731 556 $95K
B4087 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, standard, any material, any type, each 5,220 3,322 $92K
A7000 Canister, disposable, used with suction pump, each 1,510 1,108 $92K
A4628 Oral and/or oropharyngeal suction catheter, each 1,388 854 $85K
E0143 Walker, folding, wheeled, adjustable or fixed height 3,442 3,071 $82K
A4629 Tracheostomy care kit for established tracheostomy 898 657 $66K
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 2,348 2,195 $66K
E0630 Patient lift, hydraulic or mechanical, includes any seat, sling, strap(s) or pad(s) 1,496 1,303 $64K
E0776 Iv pole 5,770 5,009 $58K
B4034 Enteral feeding supply kit; syringe fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape 847 694 $58K
A7526 Tracheostomy tube collar/holder, each 1,413 904 $54K
B4088 Gastrostomy/jejunostomy tube, low-profile, any material, any type, each 1,894 1,551 $51K
E0570 Nebulizer, with compressor 2,290 1,919 $47K
B4104 Additive for enteral formula (e.g., fiber) 836 322 $46K
A4606 Oxygen probe for use with oximeter device, replacement 1,414 679 $40K
A4322 Irrigation syringe, bulb or piston, each 3,003 2,344 $39K
A7507 Filter holder and integrated filter without adhesive, for use in a tracheostoma heat and moisture exchange system, each 664 442 $35K
K0195 Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) 3,394 2,788 $35K
A9999 Miscellaneous dme supply or accessory, not otherwise specified 407 224 $35K
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 999 688 $29K
A4624 Tracheal suction catheter, any type other than closed system, each 255 176 $29K
A6402 Gauze, non-impregnated, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing 2,036 1,513 $29K
K0003 Lightweight wheelchair 624 507 $28K
E0163 Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with fixed arms 536 492 $23K
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) 138 132 $20K
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 127 90 $18K
A4217 Sterile water/saline, 500 ml 975 371 $18K
E0562 Humidifier, heated, used with positive airway pressure device 162 127 $18K
A7520 Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, non-cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each 555 440 $18K
A4604 Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device 691 561 $15K
A7034 Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap 326 244 $14K
A4927 Gloves, non-sterile, per 100 1,247 787 $11K
E1392 Portable oxygen concentrator, rental 1,226 967 $10K
A7002 Tubing, used with suction pump, each 1,926 1,317 $9K
A7030 Full face mask used with positive airway pressure device, each 154 110 $8K
A4213 Syringe, sterile, 20 cc or greater, each 1,307 966 $8K
E0565 Compressor, air power source for equipment which is not self-contained or cylinder driven 250 188 $8K
A7035 Headgear used with positive airway pressure device 462 392 $8K
B4103 Enteral formula, for pediatrics, used to replace fluids and electrolytes (e.g., clear liquids), 500 ml = 1 unit 64 53 $8K
A6209 Foam dressing, wound cover, sterile, pad size 16 sq. in. or less, without adhesive border, each dressing 24 12 $7K
A4216 Sterile water, saline and/or dextrose, diluent/flush, 10 ml 741 277 $6K
A4623 Tracheostomy, inner cannula 76 61 $6K
A7031 Face mask interface, replacement for full face mask, each 184 136 $6K
A7038 Filter, disposable, used with positive airway pressure device 1,504 1,200 $6K
E1226 Wheelchair accessory, manual fully reclining back, (recline greater than 80 degrees), each 286 206 $6K
E0149 Walker, heavy duty, wheeled, rigid or folding, any type 237 225 $5K
A7046 Water chamber for humidifier, used with positive airway pressure device, replacement, each 462 335 $4K
A7008 Large volume nebulizer, disposable, prefilled, used with aerosol compressor 14 14 $3K
A4618 Breathing circuits 142 64 $3K
A7032 Cushion for use on nasal mask interface, replacement only, each 83 58 $2K
A7005 Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, non-disposable 66 56 $1K
A7521 Tracheostomy/laryngectomy tube, cuffed, polyvinylchloride (pvc), silicone or equal, each 60 28 $891.43
A7525 Tracheostomy mask, each 144 86 $806.74
A7003 Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable 128 93 $644.80
A7033 Pillow for use on nasal cannula type interface, replacement only, pair 15 12 $337.08
A7010 Corrugated tubing, disposable, used with large volume nebulizer, 100 feet 12 12 $279.84
A5120 Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each 42 24 $209.65
A4406 Ostomy skin barrier, pectin-based, paste, per ounce 33 25 $173.87
A7015 Aerosol mask, used with dme nebulizer 125 100 $147.32
A7013 Filter, disposable, used with aerosol compressor or ultrasonic generator 73 53 $97.72
E0156 Seat attachment, walker 16 12 $43.09